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KG53 LGC

2004 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,246 mi
Last recorded50,246 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LGC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 50,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 49,792 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 49,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,539 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 43,479 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 39,739 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,562 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,271 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,360 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear no plate light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,439 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,703 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 23,703 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2007 16,460 miles

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

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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KG53 LGC is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Red 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 KG53 LGC, 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 KG53 LGC registered?

KG53 LGC is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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