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LB03 WKW

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,941 mi
Last recorded49,941 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 WKW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 49,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,428 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,428 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 40,568 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 39,812 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,954 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 34,954 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control one (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,728 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,619 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 19,172 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,500 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,251 miles

advise ABS lamp on at time of test

advise rear no plate lmp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,093 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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LB03 WKW is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB03 WKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB03 WKW registered?

LB03 WKW is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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