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SD53 LVC

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,320 mi
Last recorded31,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 LVC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 31,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 30,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 30,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 30,069 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 29,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 28,262 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 22,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

oil around front sprocket and rear brake caliper due to scott oiler

reg plate lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,684 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,488 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 15,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 14,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 12,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 11,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 9,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,567 miles

The brakes have sufficient performance and reserve travel to pass the minimum MOT requirement, however the rear performance is poorer than it should be and should be examined for correct operation.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,382 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 8,858 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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SD53 LVC is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD53 LVC, 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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SD53 LVC is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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