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FE05 POF

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,839 mi
Last recorded48,839 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 POF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 48,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 41,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 39,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,873 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 39,873 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 37,857 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

rear tyre has a repair

Fail 1 Dec 2021 37,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

rear tyre has a repair

Pass 2 Dec 2020 33,769 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 33,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,165 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 32,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,568 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,440 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,124 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

o/s/f footrest slightly bent

Fail 15 Jun 2016 26,124 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front switch (1.3.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

o/s/f footrest slightly bent

Pass 26 May 2015 26,004 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 May 2015 26,004 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 25,747 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 25,062 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,062 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,200 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,200 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,366 miles

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

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,366 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 12,616 miles

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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FE05 POF is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,878 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 FE05 POF, 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 21 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE05 POF is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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