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PL03 HUA

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,026 mi
Last recorded40,026 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HUA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,026 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 38,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,097 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 36,638 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 36,638 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,258 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 36,258 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,961 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 35,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,762 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 33,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,729 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 33,729 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated Clamp (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,915 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,788 miles

lower brake lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2013 31,351 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 30,848 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,468 miles

Front brakes just strating to bind

Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2008 26,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,880 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 25,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 25,583 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 HUA is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 HUA registered?

PL03 HUA is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is PL03 HUA safe to buy?

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