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GF03 UCN

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UCN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 45,409 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 45,409 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,424 miles

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

Clutch slightly grabbing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 44,424 miles

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

Clutch slightly grabbing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

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

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 44,418 miles

Nearside Steering operation impeded by a fairing lock (2.1.4 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch operation grabbing.

Corrosion on drive chain.

Forks slightly corroded stanchions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,407 miles

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

Front n/s headlamp not working on dipped beam

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 44,407 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when rear brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front n/s headlamp not working on dipped beam

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,455 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,958 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,955 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 36,627 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,334 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,051 miles

Right Handlebar Slightly Deformed

Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Right Handlebar Slightly Deformed

Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,735 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 29,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 19,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 12,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 7,409 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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GF03 UCN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GF03 UCN, 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 GF03 UCN registered?

GF03 UCN is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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