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AF03 GZN

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,324 mi
Last recorded30,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GZN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 30,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 30,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 29,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 28,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 27,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 26,304 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 26,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 24,667 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,172 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,895 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,445 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 20 May 2014 22,445 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,576 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 20,576 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,639 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,224 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 13,434 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 22 May 2007 13,434 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,309 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 10,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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AF03 GZN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF03 GZN, 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 AF03 GZN registered?

AF03 GZN is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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