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PL03 KVF

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,949 mi
Last recorded29,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 KVF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 29,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 28,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 27,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 27,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 27,394 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 27,390 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2021 25,800 miles

Slight play to rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,161 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 9,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,909 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 9,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,773 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,421 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,113 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,638 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,782 miles

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

rear hugger drop section is insucure. trace marks evident on rear tyre.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 6,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,978 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 KVF is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KVF, 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 KVF registered?

PL03 KVF is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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