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PL03 KXK

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,934 mi
Last recorded47,934 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 KXK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,934 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 47,934 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Rear brake contrtol (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,389 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 42,389 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,957 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,488 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,712 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,548 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 11,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,726 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 9,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 6,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 3,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 2,270 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 KXK 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 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 KXK, 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 KXK registered?

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

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