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PL03 FLZ

2003 Honda VFR800A

Orange Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,291 mi
Last recorded39,291 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FLZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,291 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 39,281 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 39,281 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 38,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2019 37,867 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 37,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,788 miles

Inner Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Outer Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 24 May 2014

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 31,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,680 miles

ABS light on

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

Rear brake does not meet expected efficiency

Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

ABS light on

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

Rear brake does not meet expected efficiency

Fail 28 Jun 2010 22,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

ABS warning light on

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,578 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,568 miles

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

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 FLZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Orange with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 FLZ registered?

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

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