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GX04 XYS

2004 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,384 mi
Last recorded38,384 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XYS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 37,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 36,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,642 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 34,638 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Loose LH grip

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,302 miles

Advise numberplate light not working.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 32,302 miles

Advise numberplate light not working.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,124 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 25,904 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

number plate light inoperative at time of test.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 25,904 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

number plate light inoperative at time of test.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,703 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 25,703 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,455 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,298 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,937 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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GX04 XYS is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX04 XYS, 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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GX04 XYS is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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