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LE03 PRV

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 PRV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 65,026 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 65,026 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 64,558 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,457 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,445 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 64,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 63,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,076 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,896 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 53,922 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 53,909 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 52,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,527 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 51,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2011 47,574 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 42,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,743 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,743 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 35,171 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 35,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 May 2007 31,444 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 26,808 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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LE03 PRV is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LE03 PRV, 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 LE03 PRV registered?

LE03 PRV is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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