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LS03 PTU

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

31,161 mi
Last recorded31,161 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 PTU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 31,161 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 31,156 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 28,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,830 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 27,830 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,177 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 27,160 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Fork seals leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,344 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Sep 2017 24,344 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,999 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 20,998 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn swing arm link (2.4.B.4)

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)

Drive chain worn to excess and sprockets (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 18,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 16,521 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,493 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,418 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 16,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 11,207 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,447 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 7,417 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Battery insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2006 5,914 miles

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

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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LS03 PTU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LS03 PTU, 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 LS03 PTU registered?

LS03 PTU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is LS03 PTU safe to buy?

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