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WC02 LEE

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,549 mi
Last recorded38,549 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWC02 LEE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 37,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 34,698 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 31,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 28,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 28,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp inoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 26,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front position lamp inoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 21,016 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 21,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 20,460 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,266 miles

rear brake disc worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,835 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,682 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 16,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,975 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
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WC02 LEE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WC02 LEE, 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.

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What year was WC02 LEE registered?

WC02 LEE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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