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AO54 DWJ

2004 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,705 mi
Last recorded47,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DWJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 47,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,596 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 46,596 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 45,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,376 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 44,322 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,421 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,062 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 42,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,915 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 38,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,580 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 36,850 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,974 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,942 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,882 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 12,864 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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AO54 DWJ is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO54 DWJ, 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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AO54 DWJ is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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