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AV03 BYB

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,786 mi
Last recorded22,786 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,786 miles

Foreign body in rear tyre

Forks slightly corroded Slight corrosion and pitting to front forks (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 21,225 miles

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

Slight corrosion to cooler pipes

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front very close to legal limit 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 21,214 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated New lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Corrosion to oil cooler front pipes

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

Pitting to inner fork tubes

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 14,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 14,022 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 14,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,849 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 12,685 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 8,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 8,603 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,557 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 8,361 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,144 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 6,179 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,573 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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AV03 BYB is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV03 BYB, 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 AV03 BYB registered?

AV03 BYB is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AV03 BYB safe to buy?

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