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SG03 CYC

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,787 mi
Last recorded20,787 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 CYC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 20,787 miles

rear shock linkage slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2025 20,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 19,793 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 19,793 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 19,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 18,835 miles

Exhaust slightly loose exhaust collector box heatshield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 17,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 17,546 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 17,537 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,587 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 16,584 miles

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

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 Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey rear exhaust clamp snapped (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,381 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 15,381 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 15,287 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 14,527 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,902 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,224 miles

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

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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SG03 CYC is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SG03 CYC, 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 SG03 CYC registered?

SG03 CYC is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is SG03 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG03 CYC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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