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SP03 FNX

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,770 mi
Last recorded41,770 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 FNX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 40,414 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 37,112 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 37,084 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 33,652 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 33,646 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,286 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 28,284 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,714 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 24,714 miles

Rear Position lamp not working light in-op (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 21,141 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 16,477 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 16,464 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,230 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 10,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 9,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,058 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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SP03 FNX is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP03 FNX, 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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SP03 FNX is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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