CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL03 VUR

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,863 mi
Last recorded29,863 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VUR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 29,863 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 29,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 27,517 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,376 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,639 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,278 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 23,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 20,785 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 13,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,246 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 5,529 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,529 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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL03 VUR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc 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 VUR, 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

How do I check the history of PL03 VUR?

You can check the full history of PL03 VUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL03 VUR registered?

PL03 VUR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is PL03 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 VUR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL03 VUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL03 VUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.