CarVerify

Free Car Check

LW03 YDG

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,097 mi
Last recorded38,097 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 YDG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 38,097 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,868 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 37,868 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 37,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 36,793 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 36,793 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 35,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,518 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,518 miles

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

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

Registration plate incorrect to small (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,322 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,407 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 27,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,289 miles

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
Full Honda VFR800A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LW03 YDG is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LW03 YDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LW03 YDG?

You can check the full history of LW03 YDG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LW03 YDG registered?

LW03 YDG is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is LW03 YDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 YDG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW03 YDG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LW03 YDG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.