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HK04 YKR

2004 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,258 mi
Last recorded40,258 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 YKR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 40,258 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 40,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 39,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,973 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 38,973 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,501 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,032 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Heat shield corroding (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,755 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,944 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,578 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 12,088 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 10,215 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,194 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 May 2011 8,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 6,994 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2010 6,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 4,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 1,443 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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HK04 YKR is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HK04 YKR, 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 HK04 YKR registered?

HK04 YKR is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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