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NR04 AFX

2004 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,847 mi
Last recorded47,847 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 AFX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 47,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 47,574 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 47,570 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,425 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 47,425 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,384 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 BT016 worn down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 47,384 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 BT016 worn down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,620 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,506 miles

One dip beam light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,290 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,808 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 23,808 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,459 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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NR04 AFX is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NR04 AFX, 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 NR04 AFX registered?

NR04 AFX is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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