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LY03 GNU

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 GNU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,152 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,633 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 68,633 miles

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,703 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 45,308 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,811 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,161 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 35,159 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 29,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,001 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 23,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,145 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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LY03 GNU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY03 GNU, 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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LY03 GNU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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