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LR03 FDV

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,874 mi
Last recorded49,874 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,874 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer grease on tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2024 49,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,269 miles

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

Repair plug in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,155 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,522 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch fluid low

pass light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 42,159 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,940 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 36,940 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,577 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,000 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,858 miles

f/o/s lower flexi brake hose outer casing damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,543 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 22,543 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,066 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,066 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,786 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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LR03 FDV 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 82.6%.

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 LR03 FDV, 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 LR03 FDV registered?

LR03 FDV is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is LR03 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 FDV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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