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AX04 VWB

2004 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,547 mi
Last recorded42,547 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda VFR80019,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VWB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 42,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,206 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear of motorcycle covered in oil (possibly from scottoiler).

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,791 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

rear disc face lightly pitted

rear shock lower bush has play

swing arm bushes slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,400 miles

exhaust system detteriorated

front brakes slightly binding

rear disc face lightly pitted

rear shock lower bush has play

rear tyre close to legal limit

swing arm bushes slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2018 39,400 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system detteriorated

front brakes slightly binding

rear disc face lightly pitted

rear shock lower bush has play

rear tyre close to legal limit

swing arm bushes slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2017 389,681 miles

front brakes slightly binding

lower shock bushes worn and play in linkage

swing arm bushes worn but not to excess

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,353 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,093 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,658 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,161 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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AX04 VWB is a 2004 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX04 VWB, 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 AX04 VWB registered?

AX04 VWB is a 2004 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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