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LC53 WDP

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WDP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 54,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 54,509 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 52,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 50,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 47,080 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 47,080 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front clutch fluid below the minimum level

Front front tyre uneven wear

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 43,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 42,778 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,188 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,051 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 33,051 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies CONTROL 1 (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,606 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,948 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,498 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,918 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 11,949 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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LC53 WDP is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC53 WDP, 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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LC53 WDP is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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