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LS04 UTJ

2004 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,282 mi
Last recorded30,282 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UTJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 30,282 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 27,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,017 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 25,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached shock lower linkage nut missing from bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 24,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 24,769 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 24,454 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 24,454 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 21,235 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 21,235 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies no stop lamp on front control (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,485 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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LS04 UTJ is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS04 UTJ, 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 LS04 UTJ registered?

LS04 UTJ is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is LS04 UTJ safe to buy?

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