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AP04 AWJ

2004 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,700 mi
Last recorded25,700 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 AWJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 25,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 25,679 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls hand control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 24,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 24,209 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 24,203 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 24,199 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 24,194 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side stand insecure.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 23,739 miles

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

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,518 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 22,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 22,275 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,673 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 12,488 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,021 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 12,021 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,988 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,260 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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AP04 AWJ is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP04 AWJ, 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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AP04 AWJ is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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