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PL03 JHH

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,441 mi
Last recorded27,441 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JHH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 27,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 26,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 23,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 23,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 20,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,625 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 10,625 miles

Centre Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Centre Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,624 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 10,006 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 10,006 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 5,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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

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 JHH is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JHH, 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 JHH registered?

PL03 JHH is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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