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K557 LYB

2003 Honda VFR400R3

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,389 mi
Last recorded67,389 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR400R327,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 LYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 67,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 25,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,719 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 25,716 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 54,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,104 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,262 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 52,262 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,021 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,996 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,991 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,298 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,298 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,990 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 41,985 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,223 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,015 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 26,847 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 26,487 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?

Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 270
reflector on motorcycle missing 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 254
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 202
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K557 LYB is a 2003 Honda VFR400R3 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 27,272 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 VFR400R3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K557 LYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R3 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K557 LYB is a 2003 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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