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PL03 FRU

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,839 mi
Last recorded40,839 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FRU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,839 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,874 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,817 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 24,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,690 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 16,439 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 16,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,214 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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 FRU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

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

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