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MT55 HPZ

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,992 mi
Last recorded15,992 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 HPZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 15,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 15,803 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 15,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 14,418 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 14,413 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 13,907 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 13,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 11,904 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 10,413 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Nov 2012 8,891 miles

rear number plate light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2011 8,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 6,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,755 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,295 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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MT55 HPZ is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT55 HPZ, 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 MT55 HPZ registered?

MT55 HPZ is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MT55 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 HPZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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