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WV03 FVN

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,641 mi
Last recorded30,641 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 FVN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 30,641 miles

Central Rear brake lever bent but still usable

Front High beam bulbs incorrectly fitted and beam to high

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2024 30,641 miles

Central Rear brake lever bent but still usable

Front High beam bulbs incorrectly fitted and beam to high

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,762 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 29,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,576 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 27,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,842 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 25,842 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 21,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,563 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 20,695 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 20,663 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 13,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,546 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,442 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,608 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 8,608 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,551 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 7,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,269 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,088 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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WV03 FVN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red 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 WV03 FVN, 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 WV03 FVN registered?

WV03 FVN is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WV03 FVN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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