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MK05 ZMU

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,800 mi
Last recorded37,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 ZMU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,800 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 37,766 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2025 36,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,422 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain rusty and getting stiff. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,075 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied slightly bent. (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 31,877 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,005 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 27,971 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 27,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 26,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,812 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 25,812 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 25,788 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,717 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,717 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 15,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 10,905 miles

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

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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MK05 ZMU is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MK05 ZMU, 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 MK05 ZMU registered?

MK05 ZMU is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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