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EO04 TYU

2004 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,460 mi
Last recorded45,460 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 TYU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 45,460 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 43,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front throttle slow on return bars turned

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 43,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front throttle slow on return bars turned

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,807 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,311 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 35,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 23,660 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,770 miles

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

exhaust clamp rusty and deteriorated but exhaust not leaking or excessively noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,961 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 9,119 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 9,054 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,562 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 7,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 6,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 3,788 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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EO04 TYU is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO04 TYU, 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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EO04 TYU is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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