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RF03 LFS

2003 Honda VFR800

White Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,634 mi
Last recorded39,634 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LFS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 37,790 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 37,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 37,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 36,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,920 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front exhaust has some corrosion but not excessive

Fail 18 Mar 2021 35,920 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front exhaust has some corrosion but not excessive

Pass 14 May 2019 34,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 34,901 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 22,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 13,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,612 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 11,611 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 10,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 8,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 5,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 4,187 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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RF03 LFS is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in White with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RF03 LFS, 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 RF03 LFS registered?

RF03 LFS is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RF03 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 LFS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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