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YS03 FMZ

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 FMZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 60,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 54,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 48,646 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 42,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,405 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,149 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 41,148 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,816 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,726 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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YS03 FMZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YS03 FMZ, 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 YS03 FMZ registered?

YS03 FMZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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