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GV03 OUU

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,113 mi
Last recorded20,113 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 OUU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 20,113 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 20,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 19,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 19,196 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 17,592 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 15,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 14,545 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 13,351 miles

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

Nearside Front fork seal slight misting

Pass 27 Jul 2018 13,318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 13,089 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Silencer clamp and heat shield (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 12,615 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Silencer clamp deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 10,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

chain heavily corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 9,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 6,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 4,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 3,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 2,213 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 1,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 491 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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GV03 OUU is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV03 OUU, 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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GV03 OUU is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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