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BC03 CGE

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,331 mi
Last recorded63,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CGE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 63,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,074 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 60,931 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 58,811 miles

Mudguard insecure Cracks around mounting

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 58,811 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Mudguard insecure Cracks around mounting

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,098 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 53,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,091 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front fork stansions slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 48,305 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,738 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,734 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 45,721 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 38,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,473 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,038 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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BC03 CGE is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BC03 CGE, 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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BC03 CGE is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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