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KL04 FHT

2004 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,361 mi
Last recorded51,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 FHT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 51,361 miles

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 51,341 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,570 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 49,570 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 48,886 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure bracket (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,809 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 46,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,817 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,803 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,593 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,453 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,068 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,696 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,919 miles

no plate light inop

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,866 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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KL04 FHT is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KL04 FHT, 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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KL04 FHT is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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