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AL03 LOK

2004 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,534 mi
Last recorded37,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 LOK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 37,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 37,534 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,986 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 36,771 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 36,771 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,957 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 34,941 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 34,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 33,368 miles

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,149 miles

Centre Rear numberplate light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 23,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 19,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 1,639 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 16,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 6,451 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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AL03 LOK is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AL03 LOK, 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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AL03 LOK is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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