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LC03 LVE

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,837 mi
Last recorded38,837 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 LVE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 38,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 35,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 33,839 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 31,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 29,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 29,802 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,129 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 29,129 miles

Fuel cap ineffective INSECURE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure DAMAGED (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 28,035 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 26,986 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,742 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 23,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,841 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,700 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,759 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 18,752 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,575 miles

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

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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LC03 LVE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC03 LVE, 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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LC03 LVE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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