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GU03 TCK

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,400 mi
Last recorded45,400 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 TCK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,657 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 43,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 37,562 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,501 miles

Front Brake disc warped but not considered excessive

Fail 13 Aug 2022 35,470 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc warped but not considered excessive

Pass 25 May 2019 35,255 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 34,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,806 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 33,806 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 29,610 miles

very slight brake fluid loss o/s front flexi joint

Pass 14 May 2015 24,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,659 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

low tread on rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2012 24,656 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

number plate light not working at time of test.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,457 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,062 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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GU03 TCK is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU03 TCK, 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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GU03 TCK is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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