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L44 VFR

2005 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,967 mi
Last recorded38,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 38,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 38,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 38,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,581 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,653 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,287 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 35,285 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,558 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,016 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 21,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,959 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,704 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 19,704 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 16,619 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,814 miles

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

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

number plate lamp not working.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 14,814 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

number plate lamp not working.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,975 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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L44 VFR is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L44 VFR, 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 L44 VFR registered?

L44 VFR is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is L44 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 VFR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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