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VU03 YWR

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,359 mi
Last recorded45,359 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YWR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 45,359 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 45,359 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 45,352 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 45,341 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,793 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 39,544 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Floor brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,531 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 39,531 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 39,386 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,942 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 37,983 miles

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

Rear hugger very close/fouling rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,276 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust clamp missing but not insecure or blowing

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

Rear brake beginning to bind on floor test

Rear brake link bushes (on front nearside caliper) seized slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,283 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 14,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 10,475 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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VU03 YWR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc 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 VU03 YWR, 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 VU03 YWR registered?

VU03 YWR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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