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LA03 DDK

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,571 mi
Last recorded130,571 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 DDK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 130,571 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 130,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2025 130,440 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 129,830 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 129,830 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,587 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 128,540 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,574 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 127,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,443 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 123,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,941 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 50,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,056 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,084 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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LA03 DDK is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver 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 LA03 DDK, 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 LA03 DDK registered?

LA03 DDK is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is LA03 DDK safe to buy?

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