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KW55 XMO

2005 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,775 mi
Last recorded26,775 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR800A24,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XMO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 26,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 26,698 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak l/h fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 25,636 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 24,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,410 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 24,408 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 24,406 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front front tyre has cracking to inner tyre tread and is miss shaped

Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,632 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,621 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 21,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,632 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 19,632 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,345 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,444 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 10,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,967 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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KW55 XMO is a 2005 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 24,406 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW55 XMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW55 XMO is a 2005 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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