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GD03 HGX

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,209 mi
Last recorded54,209 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 HGX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 54,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Joining link of chain not fully rivetted

Lower rear position lamp bulb inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,593 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,247 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,203 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,538 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 44,524 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brakes starting to bind

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 26,573 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 16,766 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 14,307 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 13,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,361 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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GD03 HGX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD03 HGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD03 HGX registered?

GD03 HGX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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