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YS04 HLJ

2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,871 mi
Last recorded7,871 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp12,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 HLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 7,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 7,871 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 7,763 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 7,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 2,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 2,218 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
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YS04 HLJ is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 12,809 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 VTR1000 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS04 HLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS04 HLJ registered?

YS04 HLJ is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is YS04 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 HLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS04 HLJ have outstanding finance?

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