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PR02 VFR

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,200 mi
Last recorded31,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR02 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 31,200 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 31,138 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,956 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 30,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

battery died during test unable to restart bike full test carried out

Pass 24 Mar 2018 26,697 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,875 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 8,942 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 5,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 2,998 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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PR02 VFR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PR02 VFR, 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.

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What year was PR02 VFR registered?

PR02 VFR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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