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VK03 CMF

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 CMF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak

rear plastics loose

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,840 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 70,821 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust system insecure silencers and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,780 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 66,769 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,123 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 57,505 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded pipe unions (3.1.5)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 55,906 miles

Aluminium sprocket nuts fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Sprocket nut missing

Pass 10 May 2014 53,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,246 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 34,852 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

rear brake is binding slightly,but not excessive.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,464 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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VK03 CMF is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VK03 CMF, 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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VK03 CMF is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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