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LT05 XEV

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

64,604 mi
Last recorded64,604 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XEV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 64,604 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 64,604 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,561 miles

Front OIL COOLER HOWS CORRODING

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 64,558 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested FRONT AND REAR BEAKS BINDING (1.2.1 (g))

CHAIN RUSTY

Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST CLUMP BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front OIL COOLER HOWS CORRODING

Rear REAR BRAKE DISC RUSTY

Rear REAR BRAKE PADS RUSTY

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,433 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUB FRAME CORRODING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,180 miles

FRONT FORKS STANCHION PITTING

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,907 miles

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,673 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust clumps missing

radiator fan mount rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,672 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust clumps missing

oil cooler pipe leaking oil

oil cooler pips corroding

radiator fan mount rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,018 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 62,018 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,924 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

oil cooling system corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

oil cooling system corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,529 miles

oil cooler hows leeking

Fail 25 Nov 2016 60,509 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

oil cooler hows leeking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,064 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

side stand switch faulty

Fail 27 Oct 2015 56,064 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,153 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 52,151 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,398 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,865 miles

Nail in rear tyre

brake line clamp loose on nearside front mudguard,

Fail 21 Aug 2012 45,649 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,155 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,155 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,078 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,276 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,633 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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LT05 XEV is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LT05 XEV, 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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LT05 XEV is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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