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AY04 NCC

2004 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,730 mi
Last recorded39,730 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NCC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,730 miles

RHS steering lock stop slightly damaged

Pass 29 May 2025 37,405 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,506 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,884 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 34,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 34,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front front wheel bearing difficult to test due to binding front wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2021 32,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 30,681 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,216 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock linkage bearing above exhaust (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,569 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 28,548 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 22,744 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 14,258 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,258 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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AY04 NCC is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY04 NCC, 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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AY04 NCC is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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