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YH54 KGE

2004 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,280 mi
Last recorded108,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR800A20,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 KGE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 108,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,174 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 95,174 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,937 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 78,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,010 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,717 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,778 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,867 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,652 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,652 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,771 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 22,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,639 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 18,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,096 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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YH54 KGE is a 2004 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH54 KGE, 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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YH54 KGE is a 2004 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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