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WE03 KES

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,503 mi
Last recorded72,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE03 KES
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 71,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 66,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 66,620 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect BULB HOLDER SPRING (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 65,915 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 63,255 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 60,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 56,142 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 56,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 50,025 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 48,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,894 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 41,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,372 miles

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

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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WE03 KES is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WE03 KES, 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 WE03 KES registered?

WE03 KES is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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