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GY54 FYO

2004 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,657 mi
Last recorded41,657 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 FYO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,657 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 41,657 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,922 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 39,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,672 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 38,672 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,102 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 38,102 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 35,490 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 35,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 32,005 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 32,005 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,602 miles

front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 25,832 miles

front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,368 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,715 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded/loose

Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,679 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded .

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 15,679 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust clamps corroded .

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,995 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Number plate light inoperative .

Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,955 miles

Number plate light inoperative

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 14,955 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Number plate light inoperative

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,701 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 14,701 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Number plate light inoperative

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside riders footrest bent

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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GY54 FYO is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY54 FYO, 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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GY54 FYO is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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