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OW03 FOF

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,535 mi
Last recorded37,535 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 FOF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 37,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,011 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 36,976 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

pillion handles not present

Fail 8 Mar 2021 36,258 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

pillion handles not present

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 32,241 miles

Central exhaust has poor repair and minor leak of exhaust gases but not insecure

Front tyre has uneven wear and low remaining tread in places

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 32,239 miles

Central Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre has uneven wear and low remaining tread in places

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,151 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,229 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 26,419 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,308 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

R/H footrest slightly damaged.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 24,301 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

R/H footrest slightly damaged.

Pass 27 May 2011 23,102 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 21,541 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 17,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 17,782 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,362 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 14,362 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,674 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 9,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,139 miles

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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OW03 FOF is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OW03 FOF, 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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OW03 FOF is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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