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GIG 8728

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,898 mi
Last recorded58,898 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 8728
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 58,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 58,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 58,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 54,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,589 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight pedal stiff in operation. (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,918 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 35,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,731 miles

Nearside Rear Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 7 May 2014 20,731 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,601 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 12,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 11,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,614 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,512 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 7,630 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 5,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 5,215 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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GIG 8728 is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GIG 8728, 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 GIG 8728 registered?

GIG 8728 is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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