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YE03 DYV

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,609 mi
Last recorded38,609 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 DYV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 37,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 36,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,472 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,463 miles

Exhaust noisy louder than that of a similar bike with a standard exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,826 miles

Exhaust noisy louder than that of a similar bike with a standard exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 32,826 miles

Exhaust noisy louder than that of a similar bike with a standard exhaust (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,352 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,519 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 16,519 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2008 15,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 9,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 7,341 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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YE03 DYV is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE03 DYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE03 DYV registered?

YE03 DYV is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YE03 DYV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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