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LL53 FZZ

2004 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,450 mi
Last recorded19,450 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 FZZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 19,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 15,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 13,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 12,567 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 12,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,406 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 11,406 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 10,149 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 8,203 miles

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 24 Oct 2016 6,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 6,470 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 6,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 6,263 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 6,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 5,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 5,517 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 4,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 3,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 3,545 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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LL53 FZZ is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LL53 FZZ, 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 LL53 FZZ registered?

LL53 FZZ is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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