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AO04 EGK

2004 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,298 mi
Last recorded44,298 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 EGK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 44,298 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 41,975 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 37,376 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 30,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 29,455 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 29,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 28,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 25,325 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 25,325 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKY ON FULL LOCK (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 15,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 14,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,975 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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AO04 EGK is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,268 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 AO04 EGK, 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 22 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO04 EGK registered?

AO04 EGK is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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