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GJ05 HDD

2005 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,225 mi
Last recorded16,225 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HDD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 16,225 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 13,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 13,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 13,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 12,678 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 12,189 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Front and Rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 11,306 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 11,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 10,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,932 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 8,932 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 8,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 5,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 3,651 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 HDD is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc 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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

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

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