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NU04 XWP

2004 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,852 mi
Last recorded27,852 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 XWP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 27,852 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 26,924 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 26,924 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 26,287 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 26,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 25,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 14,677 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 14,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,427 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,737 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,543 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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NU04 XWP is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NU04 XWP, 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 NU04 XWP registered?

NU04 XWP is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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