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GJ06 ETF

2006 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,735 mi
Last recorded46,735 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda VFR80020,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 ETF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 46,735 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 46,701 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 43,080 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Advise front disk and pads (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 38,150 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 37,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,448 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,217 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 34,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,039 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 25,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,303 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,757 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 20,757 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,749 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,494 miles

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

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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GJ06 ETF is a 2006 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 20,803 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 GJ06 ETF, 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 20 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ06 ETF registered?

GJ06 ETF is a 2006 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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