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NU04 FVL

2004 Honda Varadero

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,371 mi
Last recorded43,371 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Varadero20,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 FVL
MakeHonda
ModelVaradero
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,371 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,035 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,526 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,982 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,019 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 20,019 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,622 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 7,622 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 3,979 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 3,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 3,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,906 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Varadero?

Based on 1,087 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
1,476
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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NU04 FVL is a 2004 Honda Varadero in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Honda Varadero models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 20,090 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 Varadero fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU04 FVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Varadero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Varadero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU04 FVL registered?

NU04 FVL is a 2004 Honda Varadero, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is NU04 FVL safe to buy?

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