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LB05 LZL

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,284 mi
Last recorded28,284 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 LZL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 28,284 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake lever action 'notchy' (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 25,001 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 23,650 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 23,232 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 23,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,566 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,983 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 17,194 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

number plate light

Pass 26 Aug 2015 12,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 10,597 miles

Number plate lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2013 7,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 7,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 6,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 5,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 5,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 4,320 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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LB05 LZL is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LB05 LZL, 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 LB05 LZL registered?

LB05 LZL is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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