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LG03 VJE

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,126 mi
Last recorded45,126 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 VJE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 45,126 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 40,260 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 38,226 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 36,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 34,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,328 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 31,257 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 30,943 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,228 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 25,222 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 23 Apr 2012 24,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,279 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 22,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,129 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 8 Jan 2009 19,052 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,803 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,573 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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LG03 VJE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LG03 VJE, 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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LG03 VJE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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