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GV03 TYF

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,214 mi
Last recorded43,214 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 TYF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,214 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 43,214 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,094 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 43,094 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,015 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,269 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 42,269 miles

Stop lamp not working Control one (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,214 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,267 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,521 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 30,787 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,113 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 26,104 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

only one rear position lamp working

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,147 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,284 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,079 miles

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

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

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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GV03 TYF is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV03 TYF, 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 GV03 TYF registered?

GV03 TYF is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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