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GD03 HFV

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,247 mi
Last recorded20,247 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 HFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 20,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 19,080 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection joint between centre section and link pipe to end can failing . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 18,059 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 17,583 miles

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

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

exhaust heavily corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2023 17,583 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 24 May 2008 16,636 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,476 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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GD03 HFV is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GD03 HFV, 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 GD03 HFV registered?

GD03 HFV is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 June 2003.

Is GD03 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 HFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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