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LS04 UTX

2004 Honda VFR800

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,908 mi
Last recorded34,908 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UTX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 34,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 34,588 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 34,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 31,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,127 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 30,812 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,219 miles

HEADLAMP - HIGH BEAM IS TOO HIGH & OVER TO RH SIDE.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion OIL ON AND AROUND LEG. (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

WIRING HANGING DOWN AROUND STEERING.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,297 miles

headlamp highbeam - is too high (above 0% line)

rear brake - unable to see nearside brake pad thickness.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

headlamp aim on dipbeam - one side is lower.

rear brake - very slightly binding (unable to see one pad for thickness).

rear brake pedal is slightly bent. lh grip - rotates on bar. electrical wiring hanging down around steering needs securing.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 28,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

headlamp aim on dipbeam - one side is lower.

rear brake - very slightly binding (unable to see one pad for thickness).

rear brake pedal is slightly bent. lh grip - rotates on bar. electrical wiring hanging down around steering needs securing.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,039 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))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 20,208 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 20,064 miles

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

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,629 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 15,550 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

part of the wiring harness is trapped close to rectifirer heat.Fairing damage at rh front indicator may compremise security .

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,265 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 UTX is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS04 UTX, 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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LS04 UTX is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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