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YY04 VHU

2004 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,995 mi
Last recorded50,995 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VHU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,995 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 50,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,868 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,696 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,696 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 26,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 May 2010 23,174 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 23,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 21,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 May 2008 16,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 10,857 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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YY04 VHU is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY04 VHU, 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 YY04 VHU registered?

YY04 VHU is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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