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LG03 VUU

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 VUU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 52,419 miles

Brake pedal slightly bent

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 52,376 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 52,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 51,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 51,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 50,898 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 50,898 miles

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

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

exhaust camp missing

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,370 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Nail / foreign object in rear tyre.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,488 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,488 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,372 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 46,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,621 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 44,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,484 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LG03 VUU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LG03 VUU, 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 LG03 VUU registered?

LG03 VUU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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