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PL03 FLN

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,967 mi
Last recorded31,967 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FLN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 31,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 31,168 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 30,084 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 30,079 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 29,701 miles

Direction indicator light intensity reduced both left and right rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,343 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 29,200 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 28,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under exhaust heat protection possible leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 27,859 miles

front tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,442 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear indicators very dull but visible

locking nuts on rear sprocket not effective spacers stopping nuts from reaching lock tabs but nuts secure at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2017 27,442 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height plate too small (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open on right hand lock (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear indicators very dull but visible

locking nuts on rear sprocket not effective spacers stopping nuts from reaching lock tabs but nuts secure at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,664 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired both rear aftermarket led indicators are poor ,not as bright as expected,but work and are visible. (1.5.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight chain has a tight spot,and is slightly tight at this point. (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play top yoke nut not fully tight. (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front and rear tyre pressures were low, re-inflated for test

Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,931 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 22,931 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 21,110 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 21,110 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 19,207 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 19,207 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 16,471 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 7,490 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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PL03 FLN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 PL03 FLN, 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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PL03 FLN is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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