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LC53 WDN

2004 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,355 mi
Last recorded39,355 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 WDN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 39,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 39,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 39,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,430 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,237 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 26,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,044 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 26,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 25,639 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 25,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,486 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,486 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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LC53 WDN is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LC53 WDN, 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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LC53 WDN is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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