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LW03 YDH

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,083 mi
Last recorded50,083 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 YDH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 50,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 43,994 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 43,994 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fluid leaking on brake disc and pads (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 37,867 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 35,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements replaced with regulation size plate (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 33,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,001 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 33,001 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,310 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,301 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 30,112 miles

Offside Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 30,108 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Offside Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,619 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 27,699 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 26,076 miles

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

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

clamp missing from collector box join on exhaust. heated grip lead fowls fairing on throttle side.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,329 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,404 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,497 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 24 Jul 2006 11,067 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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LW03 YDH is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver 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 LW03 YDH, 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 LW03 YDH registered?

LW03 YDH is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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