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LR03 OYW

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,858 mi
Last recorded53,858 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 OYW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 53,858 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 50,507 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 48,759 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower fairing insecure

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

Fail 4 May 2021 48,759 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower fairing insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,771 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 46,810 miles

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

front tubeless valve damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 42,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 38,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 36,301 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 36,301 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,645 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 19,525 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,525 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,835 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 OYW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

LR03 OYW is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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