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OV03 LMX

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,511 mi
Last recorded11,511 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LMX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 11,511 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded/insecure

Oil pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 11,046 miles

Chain corroded

Thorn in rear tyre.

Pass 17 Apr 2023 9,456 miles

chain corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2023 9,456 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chain corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 9,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 8,372 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 6,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 4,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 4,909 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 4,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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OV03 LMX is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV03 LMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV03 LMX registered?

OV03 LMX is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is OV03 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 LMX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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