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HY04 XPM

2004 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,918 mi
Last recorded33,918 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 XPM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 33,918 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 33,019 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 31,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,988 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 27,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,304 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,363 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,258 miles

Rear brake performance on bottom limit

Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 15,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,677 miles

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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HY04 XPM is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY04 XPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY04 XPM registered?

HY04 XPM is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HY04 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 XPM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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