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NJ54 OJM

2004 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 OJM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 59,543 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 59,543 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,529 miles

Exhaust noisy BORDERLINE PASS (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front SLIGHT MISTING ON FRONT BRAKE

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

Pass 12 May 2021 52,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

SLIGHTY REDUCED DAMPING REAR SHOCKER

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

Fail 10 May 2021 52,074 miles

Nearside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHTY REDUCED DAMPING REAR SHOCKER

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,501 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,743 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cracking on front valve stem (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 35,707 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil right hand leg failed left hand leg very slight weep (2.3.3)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cracking on front valve stem (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 32,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,554 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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NJ54 OJM is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NJ54 OJM, 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 NJ54 OJM registered?

NJ54 OJM is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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