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PS52 FLY

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,081 mi
Last recorded35,081 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS52 FLY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 35,081 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 35,052 miles

Reg plate insacure

Pass 20 Dec 2023 35,050 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 35,033 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,984 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 34,984 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 34,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,519 miles

Nearside Front Indicator slightly damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2018 34,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Indicator slightly damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2017 34,515 miles

Front Brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 16 May 2016 33,952 miles

Offside Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,884 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 33,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 33,214 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,990 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 32,743 miles

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

N/S Front fairing slightly damaged.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,304 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,004 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,663 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 21,663 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,323 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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PS52 FLY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PS52 FLY, 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 PS52 FLY registered?

PS52 FLY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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