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AO03 YLY

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,531 mi
Last recorded39,531 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YLY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 39,531 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 38,002 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 32,773 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,713 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,713 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 22,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,052 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 21,941 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 21,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,198 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 19,198 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,154 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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AO03 YLY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO03 YLY, 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 AO03 YLY registered?

AO03 YLY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is AO03 YLY safe to buy?

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