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LM53 FLY

2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,594 mi
Last recorded13,594 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-817,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 FLY
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 13,594 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 13,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 13,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 12,666 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 12,666 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 11,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 11,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 11,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 9,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 8,186 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 6,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 6,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 4,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 3,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 2,706 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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LM53 FLY is a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM53 FLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 FLY registered?

LM53 FLY is a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is LM53 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 FLY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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