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PL03 FRC

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,446 mi
Last recorded25,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FRC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 25,446 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 24,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 24,062 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,952 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,248 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 17,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,068 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 16,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,717 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,013 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 FRC is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

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

Is PL03 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 FRC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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