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SO52 FFS

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,052 mi
Last recorded39,052 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FFS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 38,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,442 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 36,066 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,958 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Lower tail light innop 50% ok

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside headlight innop 50% ok

Offside indicator tell tail slightly covered by dash

Pass 30 May 2016 33,877 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,824 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,005 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 30,996 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2012 30,008 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))

Fail 23 May 2012 30,008 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 29,746 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 28,788 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,788 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 May 2009 28,424 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 28,424 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,247 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 20,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,871 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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SO52 FFS is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SO52 FFS, 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 SO52 FFS registered?

SO52 FFS is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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