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HV53 URD

2004 Honda VFR800A

White Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,811 mi
Last recorded26,811 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 URD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 26,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,137 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 22 Mar 2021 25,902 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 25,745 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated at rear clamp

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

Pass 17 May 2018 25,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,684 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 25,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,322 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,455 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 23,455 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,792 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,444 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 14,437 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,175 miles

front tyre slightly miss shappen.

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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HV53 URD is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in White with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV53 URD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV53 URD registered?

HV53 URD is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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