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PL03 FKV

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,759 mi
Last recorded21,759 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FKV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,759 miles

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

no number plate light advice replace

Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,590 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 17,590 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 8,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,255 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 6,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,420 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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PL03 FKV is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,460 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL03 FKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL03 FKV registered?

PL03 FKV is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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