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GV03 WJY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,169 mi
Last recorded22,169 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 WJY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 22,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 22,109 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 20,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY IN HEAD BEARING UNDER BRAKEING

Pass 6 Nov 2020 17,465 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 17,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 16,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 15,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,858 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,427 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 6,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 4,104 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 WJY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WJY, 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 GV03 WJY registered?

GV03 WJY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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