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GV03 WHU

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,155 mi
Last recorded26,155 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 WHU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 26,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 23,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 20,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 19,709 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 18,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 18,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,618 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,839 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,243 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,901 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 8,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,462 miles

rear brake pedal slightly distorted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 4,059 miles

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

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 WHU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GV03 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV03 WHU registered?

GV03 WHU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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