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KL55 GFY

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,377 mi
Last recorded48,377 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 GFY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 48,377 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 46,740 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 46,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 39,478 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey gasket missing from link pipe (7.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 35,079 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 34,920 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

O/S Dip not working

Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,416 miles

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

one headlight bulb not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,412 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 23,175 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust clamp from rear section to collector box is missing but not leaking

Exhaust collector box heat shield is corroded and deteriorated and mounting is insecure

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

Number plate light does not illuminate immediately when switched on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,498 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,882 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,491 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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KL55 GFY is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KL55 GFY, 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 KL55 GFY registered?

KL55 GFY is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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