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DX04 CMV

2004 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

32,817 mi
Last recorded32,817 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 CMV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 32,817 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 32,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 30,500 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 57,106 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 57,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,363 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 55,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding n/s front CBS master cylinder not returning (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,602 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 53,602 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,555 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 45,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,643 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,235 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,773 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 41,773 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,269 miles

Blue headlamp bulbs, show white light.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 31,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 22,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,893 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 6,215 miles

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 CMV is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

DX04 CMV is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DX04 CMV safe to buy?

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