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XX02 MAL

2004 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,449 mi
Last recorded32,449 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 MAL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 32,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 29,279 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 26,157 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 26,157 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,136 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 18,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,242 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,113 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 15,113 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,218 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 13,921 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,945 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 12,945 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,737 miles

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

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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XX02 MAL is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XX02 MAL, 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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XX02 MAL is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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