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NL04 ZFA

2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,385 mi
Last recorded30,385 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp12,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 ZFA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 30,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 29,624 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 29,254 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,873 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 25,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 24,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 24,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,774 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle cable catching frame on full R/H lock.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 12,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 6,673 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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NL04 ZFA is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL04 ZFA, 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.

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What year was NL04 ZFA registered?

NL04 ZFA is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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