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YR03 RWZ

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,852 mi
Last recorded35,852 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 RWZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 35,852 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 33,493 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 31,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 31,469 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 25,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 24,533 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 23,660 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 23,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,426 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 23,423 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,380 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 22,380 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

exhaust clamp broken but not causing system to blow.

front and rear brakes binding very slightly

number plate light bulb not working.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,153 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 16,147 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,787 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 8,787 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,469 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 4,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 4,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,742 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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YR03 RWZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YR03 RWZ, 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 YR03 RWZ registered?

YR03 RWZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 RWZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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