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LD53 LSC

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,352 mi
Last recorded34,352 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LSC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 34,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 34,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 34,350 miles

Slight wear in rear suspension lower linkage

Pass 22 Jul 2022 34,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 33,294 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 31,793 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 28,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 27,426 miles

chain slightly tight

Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,885 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,477 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,178 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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LD53 LSC is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD53 LSC, 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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What year was LD53 LSC registered?

LD53 LSC is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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