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YL03 GYY

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,099 mi
Last recorded32,099 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 GYY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 32,099 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 31,522 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 31,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 28,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

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 23 May 2022 25,125 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 25,103 miles

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 20,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 18,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 18,269 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 18,269 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,062 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,781 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,440 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 GYY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL03 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

YL03 GYY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is YL03 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 GYY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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