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R50 FST

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,788 mi
Last recorded22,788 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 FST
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 22,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 19,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 16,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 16,717 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 16,717 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 16,717 miles

Front front brake master cylinder notchy

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 16,684 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 16,614 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 16,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,358 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 16,352 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 16,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,716 miles

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 24 Apr 2013 15,400 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 15,179 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 14,842 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,087 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 8,087 miles

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,393 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 4,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 4,657 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R50 FST is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc 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 R50 FST, 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 R50 FST registered?

R50 FST is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is R50 FST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 FST shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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