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LS03 PSZ

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,154 mi
Last recorded47,154 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 PSZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 47,154 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 47,154 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 47,107 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 46,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,751 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 41,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,372 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 22,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,008 miles

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

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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LS03 PSZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS03 PSZ, 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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LS03 PSZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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