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AO03 LKN

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,456 mi
Last recorded43,456 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LKN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 43,456 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 42,442 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,257 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 23,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,526 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,614 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,081 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,075 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,882 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 8,834 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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AO03 LKN is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 LKN, 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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AO03 LKN is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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