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PJ03 OVK

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,528 mi
Last recorded21,528 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OVK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 21,528 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 21,528 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 21,335 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 21,335 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 16,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 15,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 15,072 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 15,042 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,380 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,802 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 9,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,444 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,363 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,705 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 6,003 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 6,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 5,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,253 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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PJ03 OVK is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ03 OVK, 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 PJ03 OVK registered?

PJ03 OVK is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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