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GJ03 HZH

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,705 mi
Last recorded40,705 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HZH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 40,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2025 39,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 35,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,517 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 29,203 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 28,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 26,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,348 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,347 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,328 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 20,328 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,358 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,103 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Numberplate light is not working.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 12,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate light not working

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 11,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,019 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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GJ03 HZH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJ03 HZH, 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 GJ03 HZH registered?

GJ03 HZH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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