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LD53 LVE

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,970 mi
Last recorded21,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LVE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 21,970 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 21,963 miles

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

Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 21,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 20,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 20,335 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 19,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 19,364 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 16,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 16,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,683 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,455 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 9,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 8,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 6,193 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 5,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 5,008 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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LD53 LVE is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LD53 LVE, 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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What year was LD53 LVE registered?

LD53 LVE is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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