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DX04 BYB

2004 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,093 mi
Last recorded5,093 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 BYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 5,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 4,869 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 4,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 4,286 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 4,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 3,122 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 3,122 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 1,186 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 1,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,184 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 1,184 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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DX04 BYB is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX04 BYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX04 BYB registered?

DX04 BYB is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DX04 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 BYB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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