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AO04 EPN

2004 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,890 mi
Last recorded30,890 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 EPN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 30,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 29,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 26,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 23,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 21,758 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 20,561 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 20,561 miles

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

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 18,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,091 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,277 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 11,277 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 EPN is a 2004 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 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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

AO04 EPN is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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