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LB03 YUT

2003 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,903 mi
Last recorded50,903 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 YUT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 49,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 47,170 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 47,170 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,357 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 45,357 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,958 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 40,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,231 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 36,231 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,489 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,473 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,657 miles

Front and rear tyre valves cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,289 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 28,282 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

battery very low

Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,311 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 21,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,074 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 YUT is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUT, 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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LB03 YUT is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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