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ML09 XLC

2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,514 mi
Last recorded35,514 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-817,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 XLC
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 35,514 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 16,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 15,735 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 15,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 13,198 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 13,195 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,728 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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ML09 XLC is a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML09 XLC, 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 ML09 XLC registered?

ML09 XLC is a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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