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LM53 DZL

2004 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 DZL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,141 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 88,122 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 88,100 miles

Decelerometer brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,488 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 79,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 36,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,137 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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LM53 DZL is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LM53 DZL, 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 LM53 DZL registered?

LM53 DZL is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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