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YE03 EVW

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,394 mi
Last recorded56,394 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 EVW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 56,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,667 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,163 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,136 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,738 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 40,697 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 40,671 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,271 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake pads low

Fail 21 Sep 2017 35,166 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,465 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 14,462 miles

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

number plate light inop

Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,926 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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YE03 EVW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YE03 EVW, 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 YE03 EVW registered?

YE03 EVW is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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