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CY09 LFE

2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,305 mi
Last recorded41,305 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-817,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 LFE
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 41,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 40,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 38,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,349 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 38,349 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 38,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,801 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,971 miles

Exhaust clamp not fitted (collector box)

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Both fork sliders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil cooler pipes corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 28,971 miles

Exhaust clamp not fitted (collector box)

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Both fork sliders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil cooler pipes corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 24,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 16,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing Silencer exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 16,709 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

exhaust clamp broken exhaust still secure

headlight covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,300 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,938 miles

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

Front brakes are sticking slightly.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,305 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 A-8?

Based on 2,692 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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CY09 LFE is a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,385 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 Vfr 800 A-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CY09 LFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CY09 LFE registered?

CY09 LFE is a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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