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V40 VFR

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,639 mi
Last recorded29,639 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 29,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 29,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 28,099 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 26,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 24,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 24,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 23,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,160 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,996 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 17,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,125 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,515 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,140 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 9,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 5,138 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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V40 VFR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V40 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V40 VFR registered?

V40 VFR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is V40 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 VFR shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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