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GJ05 FGE

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,649 mi
Last recorded19,649 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FGE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 19,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,441 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 19,317 miles

Fork tubes are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 18,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,496 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 16,495 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 15,897 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,909 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock absorber lower linkage bush has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,762 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,703 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 11,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 11,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,633 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 7,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 5,804 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 2,788 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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GJ05 FGE is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GJ05 FGE, 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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What year was GJ05 FGE registered?

GJ05 FGE is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is GJ05 FGE safe to buy?

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