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PL03 FLM

2003 Honda Vfr

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,877 mi
Last recorded35,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Vfr18,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FLM
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 35,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,752 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,314 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 34,314 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,685 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))

Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,685 miles

Lower Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

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

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 31 Jul 2013 27,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear torque has movement on caliper possible bush ? bolt tight and locking device fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2013 27,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear torque has movement on caliper possible bush ? bolt tight and locking device fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,912 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,533 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 14,521 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))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,681 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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PL03 FLM is a 2003 Honda Vfr in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 18,897 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL03 FLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Vfr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL03 FLM is a 2003 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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