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V800 JCG

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,867 mi
Last recorded39,867 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 JCG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 38,215 miles

No lower fairings fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2023 37,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 35,968 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,221 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 32,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,454 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 31,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,626 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,098 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 23,098 miles

Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,664 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,195 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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V800 JCG is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V800 JCG, 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 V800 JCG registered?

V800 JCG is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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