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G8 VGS

2003 Victory Vegas

Black Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,572 mi
Last recorded33,572 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Victory Vegas16,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VGS
MakeVictory
ModelVegas
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 33,572 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 33,563 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 32,983 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 32,957 miles

Front front tyre slight cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 32,860 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 32,860 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 32,333 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 32,333 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 31,989 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 31,989 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,097 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 30,096 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,079 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 30,079 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure Locking device missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,698 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 29,698 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

object in rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,483 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,832 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,934 miles

How Reliable is the Victory Vegas?

Based on 3,210 MOT tests across 337 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Throttle operating incorrectly 5
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G8 VGS is a 2003 Victory Vegas in Black with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Victory Vegas models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,336 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 Victory Vegas fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 VGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Victory Vegas typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Victory Vegas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G8 VGS is a 2003 Victory Vegas, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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