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R800 GNW

2003 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,801 mi
Last recorded27,801 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi18,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 GNW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 27,801 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 27,801 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 27,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 27,677 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 27,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 19,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,672 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,663 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 9,295 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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R800 GNW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 18,101 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R800 GNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R800 GNW registered?

R800 GNW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is R800 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 GNW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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