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EJ04 TUU

2004 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,404 mi
Last recorded61,404 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 TUU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 61,404 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 60,365 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 60,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 59,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,146 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded underneath drivers seat n/s+o/s near footrest (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake has low braking effort

rear tyre has a cut

Fail 24 Mar 2022 59,146 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded underneath drivers seat n/s+o/s near footrest (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake has low braking effort

rear tyre has a cut

Fail 25 Sep 2020 59,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,722 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,311 miles

slight bind front brake

very slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,845 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 31,420 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 29,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,527 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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EJ04 TUU is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ04 TUU, 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 EJ04 TUU registered?

EJ04 TUU is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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