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YY03 VAX

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,283 mi
Last recorded35,283 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VAX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 35,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 33,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 31,498 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,019 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 29,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 26,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 23,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 20,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 19,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,601 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,382 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,129 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 8,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,992 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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YY03 VAX is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YY03 VAX, 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 YY03 VAX registered?

YY03 VAX is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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