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LG59 GWJ

2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,866 mi
Last recorded22,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-817,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 GWJ
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 22,866 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,833 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))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 22,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 21,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 20,974 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 20,539 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 20,539 miles

n/s & o/s steering lock / handle bar clearance reduced

Fail 24 Feb 2020 20,539 miles

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

n/s & o/s steering lock / handle bar clearance reduced

Pass 21 Feb 2019 20,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,599 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 16,599 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. clamp missing (7.1.1.c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 16,599 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose dry (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. clamp missing (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 14,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2015 13,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 13,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 11,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,631 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 A-8?

Based on 2,692 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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LG59 GWJ is a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 17,385 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 Vfr 800 A-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG59 GWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG59 GWJ registered?

LG59 GWJ is a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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