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YS03 BYB

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,771 mi
Last recorded46,771 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 BYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 46,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 46,561 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 44,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,987 miles

Central Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and rear tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 37,583 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,676 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 34,676 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,066 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 29,066 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,270 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2013 14,437 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,437 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,766 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,018 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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YS03 BYB is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,460 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS03 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS03 BYB registered?

YS03 BYB is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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