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GY04 LFW

2004 Honda VFR800

White Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 LFW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 57,328 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 57,328 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 56,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,334 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 52,334 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,072 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,178 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,682 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,882 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,088 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,483 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,098 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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GY04 LFW is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in White with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GY04 LFW, 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 GY04 LFW registered?

GY04 LFW is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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