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YJ03 SKF

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,217 mi
Last recorded48,217 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 SKF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 48,217 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 46,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 43,469 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 43,469 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 43,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,298 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 39,298 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,751 miles

lower rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 8,805 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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YJ03 SKF 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 91.3%.

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 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 YJ03 SKF, 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 YJ03 SKF registered?

YJ03 SKF is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is YJ03 SKF safe to buy?

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