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YV03 EGU

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,655 mi
Last recorded32,655 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 EGU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 29,297 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 29,288 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 27,377 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 27,366 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 26,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,456 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 24,831 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,895 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 19,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,385 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 16,373 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,344 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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YV03 EGU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YV03 EGU, 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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YV03 EGU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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