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ML05 CMY

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,517 mi
Last recorded59,517 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 CMY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 47,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 43,259 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 43,259 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,037 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 37,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,666 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 23,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 23,591 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 23,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,331 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,792 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,960 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,405 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,501 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,827 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,730 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 9,730 miles

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

Rear 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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ML05 CMY is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ML05 CMY, 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 ML05 CMY registered?

ML05 CMY is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ML05 CMY safe to buy?

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