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LC03 LVL

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,482 mi
Last recorded51,482 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 LVL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 51,482 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 51,482 miles

Central Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre unevenly worn

rear hugger insecure

Offside Front fork oil contaminated brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2022 50,893 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 50,893 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated r/h (1.1.14 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,866 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,866 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 46,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,632 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 43,632 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,162 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 38,153 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 30,971 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,849 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,883 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 13,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,758 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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LC03 LVL is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LC03 LVL, 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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LC03 LVL is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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