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FA04 ZCV

2004 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,919 mi
Last recorded33,919 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 ZCV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 33,919 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened chrome stanions rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 33,912 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened chrome stanions rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 32,404 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,135 miles

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 19 Mar 2019 28,153 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 28,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,962 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil cooler pipes rusty

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,719 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 14,418 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 10,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 6,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,027 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 3,492 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 3,284 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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FA04 ZCV is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA04 ZCV, 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 FA04 ZCV registered?

FA04 ZCV is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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