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MA04 LHT

2004 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,699 mi
Last recorded26,699 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 LHT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 26,699 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 26,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 26,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 25,050 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 24,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,533 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 22,526 miles

Fork yoke modification unsafe TOP NUT LOOSE (2.2.2 (e))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 22,516 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,992 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 20,979 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2018 20,969 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 18,753 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,953 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 15,953 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120/70 17 (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated clamp missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 109,732 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 6,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 5,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 4,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 3,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 1,755 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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MA04 LHT is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA04 LHT, 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 MA04 LHT registered?

MA04 LHT is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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