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SK04 VDG

2004 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,925 mi
Last recorded48,925 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 VDG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 48,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,387 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 46,387 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 May 2022 45,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 42,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 39,879 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 39,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 36,540 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 36,540 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2017 34,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 32,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 30,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,425 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,669 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 24,669 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2011 22,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,880 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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SK04 VDG is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 20,268 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK04 VDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SK04 VDG registered?

SK04 VDG is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is SK04 VDG safe to buy?

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