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PL03 FRJ

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,667 mi
Last recorded17,667 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 17,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,225 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 16,434 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 15,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 15,245 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,653 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 12,566 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,540 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 12,540 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,318 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 12,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,840 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,978 miles

l/h handlebar slightly bent

Pass 29 Aug 2009 3,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 2,922 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 2,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,428 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 FRJ 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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

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

Is PL03 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 FRJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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