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FV04 FUP

2004 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,686 mi
Last recorded30,686 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FUP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 30,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 29,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 28,629 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 26,014 miles

Offside luggage rack top bracket fractured

Pass 1 Jul 2021 25,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 25,132 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose borderline pass (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,603 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 23,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 21,401 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 16,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 16,253 miles

Throttle steaking slightly but not affecting bike control

Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,295 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 12,295 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 6,947 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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FV04 FUP is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV04 FUP, 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 FV04 FUP registered?

FV04 FUP is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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