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PL03 FPY

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,169 mi
Last recorded23,169 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 23,169 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 22,883 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 22,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 22,190 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 21,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,375 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 19,375 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 10,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 10,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 9,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 9,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,724 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 11,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,725 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 6,722 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 1,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 404 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 FPY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PL03 FPY, 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 PL03 FPY registered?

PL03 FPY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is PL03 FPY safe to buy?

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