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PK03 XDL

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 XDL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 67,953 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 67,953 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,764 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,434 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 63,387 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 62,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT HEADER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,133 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,666 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,702 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,025 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 7,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 4,923 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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PK03 XDL is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK03 XDL, 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 PK03 XDL registered?

PK03 XDL is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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