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PL03 JKX

2003 Honda VFR800F

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,094 mi
Last recorded58,094 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800F23,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JKX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,094 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 55,572 miles

registration plate cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,568 miles

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

registration plate cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2011 48,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,962 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,735 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,307 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,897 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,897 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 22,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 7,505 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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PL03 JKX is a 2003 Honda VFR800F in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 23,633 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL03 JKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 JKX registered?

PL03 JKX is a 2003 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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