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MK54 SXH

2004 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,829 mi
Last recorded42,829 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 SXH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 42,829 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 42,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 42,808 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 42,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit worn to 1mm limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 41,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,835 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,626 miles

Offside handle bar end weight missing

Fail 5 Mar 2021 35,626 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks when operated on full lock to right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,015 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,659 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 20,659 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,561 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,139 miles

Rear tyre punctured

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 6,746 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 6,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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MK54 SXH is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK54 SXH, 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 MK54 SXH registered?

MK54 SXH is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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