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YL03 GYS

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,981 mi
Last recorded49,981 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GYS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,981 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,217 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 47,217 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,625 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 37,422 miles

Front Brake performance not tested Pads down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick l/h Disc very rough (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 34,741 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,926 miles

clutch is snatching

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,939 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,557 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 27,557 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,582 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 25,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 8,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 8,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,251 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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YL03 GYS is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL03 GYS, 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 YL03 GYS registered?

YL03 GYS is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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