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FH55 TCX

2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,264 mi
Last recorded24,264 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-518,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 TCX
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 24,264 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 20,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 20,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 19,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 19,238 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 19,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,921 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Collector heat shield (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 18,921 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure Split pin missing from rear brake caliper torque arm bolt (3.2.A1j)

Exhaust has part of the system missing Rear pipe to collector box clamp missing (7.1.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Collector heat shield (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Rear pipe connector sleeve petals bent (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 18,392 miles

fuel cap operation stiff

Fail 29 Aug 2015 18,385 miles

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

fuel cap operation stiff

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 15,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 13,078 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 9,873 miles

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

rear no. plate light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2010 8,386 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 5,589 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 A-5?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain worn to excess 4
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FH55 TCX is a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,642 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-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH55 TCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 A-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 A-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH55 TCX registered?

FH55 TCX is a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is FH55 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 TCX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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