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ML57 KGJ

2007 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,802 mi
Last recorded23,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda VFR800A19,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 KGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 23,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 23,733 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 23,733 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 23,731 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,539 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,039 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 20,039 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0-1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On 1.0 mm wear limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2016 18,615 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate light out

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 May 2015 16,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 14,419 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Number Plate Light Not Working

Fail 20 May 2014 14,419 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Number Plate Light Not Working

Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,645 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake Starting To Bind

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Disc Lightly Contaminated With Oil Or Grease

Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,124 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 6,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 6,886 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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ML57 KGJ is a 2007 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 19,111 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML57 KGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML57 KGJ is a 2007 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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