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LB52 LGW

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,124 mi
Last recorded50,124 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 LGW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,124 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Rear tyre going out of shape slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,246 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,879 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,117 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 43,117 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,501 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 42,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 38,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,269 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 32,269 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,394 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,824 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 20,824 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,517 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 18,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,691 miles

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

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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LB52 LGW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB52 LGW, 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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LB52 LGW is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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