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GJ04 HPE

2004 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,434 mi
Last recorded31,434 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HPE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 31,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 30,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,402 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 28,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 27,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,581 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 24,581 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,840 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 22,840 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,838 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,392 miles

lefthand handlegrip is slightly loose

Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,614 miles

number plate bulb blown

Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 11,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2007 11,551 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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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GJ04 HPE is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc 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 GJ04 HPE, 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 GJ04 HPE registered?

GJ04 HPE is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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