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AU03 YHY

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,955 mi
Last recorded43,955 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YHY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,955 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,211 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,300 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Mar 2010 40,300 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,064 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 38,050 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,486 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not working

Fail 27 Feb 2006 19,377 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate lamp not working

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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AU03 YHY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU03 YHY, 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 AU03 YHY registered?

AU03 YHY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 YHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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