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OE03 EOW

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

38,102 mi
Last recorded38,102 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EOW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,102 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 35,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 35,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 35,310 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 35,310 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 34,972 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,317 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,794 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 32,794 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies break light switch faulty, replaced for a new switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 31,067 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 31,067 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,342 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,780 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 23,877 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2012 21,710 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 21,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,853 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 17,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,376 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 15,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 8,872 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 8,815 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,093 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 7,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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OE03 EOW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE03 EOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE03 EOW registered?

OE03 EOW is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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