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YV03 VXS

2003 Honda Gl 1800SE

Red Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,223 mi
Last recorded52,223 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE29,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VXS
MakeHonda
ModelGl 1800SE
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 52,223 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,385 miles

motor cycle type controls [two controls for brakes] added front and rear taply readings together ,

Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,458 miles

Rear handbrake is parking only .

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,904 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 49,566 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 49,391 miles

slight play in all rose joints on the steering

Pass 13 May 2019 49,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in all rose joints on steering

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,030 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in all rose joints on the steering

Fail 11 Apr 2018 47,030 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in all rose joints on the steering

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 39,299 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,263 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,717 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,675 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 26,675 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,510 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,446 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,023 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gl 1800SE?

Based on 7,371 MOT tests across 595 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
595
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 12
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YV03 VXS is a 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE in Red with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 29,717 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 Gl 1800SE fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV03 VXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gl 1800SE typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Gl 1800SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YV03 VXS is a 2003 Honda Gl 1800SE, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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