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LM53 ZJV

2004 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,535 mi
Last recorded47,535 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ZJV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 47,254 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 46,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,407 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2019 41,691 miles

Rear brake not very efficient when operated from foot pedal.

Pass 14 May 2018 41,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 41,429 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 41,429 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,755 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,471 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,413 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,407 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,582 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 38,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 30 May 2013 38,571 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

number plate lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2012 34,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,197 miles

Exhaust joint clamp missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,880 miles

Exhaust muffler clamp corroded and broken

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,444 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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LM53 ZJV is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 19,757 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM53 ZJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM53 ZJV registered?

LM53 ZJV is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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