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WX03 CYU

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,907 mi
Last recorded42,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 CYU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 42,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 42,894 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 42,842 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 42,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 42,292 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 41,222 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,040 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,408 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 37,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,304 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 37,302 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front unable to check front wheel bearings due brake binding on.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,355 miles

rear brake binding when moved backwards

Pass 7 Dec 2013 32,179 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,785 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 19,302 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 11,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 3,977 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 3,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 1,939 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 1,643 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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WX03 CYU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX03 CYU, 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 WX03 CYU registered?

WX03 CYU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 CYU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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