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DX04 AWZ

2004 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,317 mi
Last recorded28,317 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 AWZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 28,317 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 28,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 27,024 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 27,024 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 24,554 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 21,307 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 21,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 21,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 20,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 20,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 19,862 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion x2 (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 18,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 1,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 15,953 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 15,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,691 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 6,691 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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DX04 AWZ is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 19,757 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX04 AWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX04 AWZ registered?

DX04 AWZ is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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