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OV05 HWE

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,592 mi
Last recorded53,592 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HWE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 53,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 53,592 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 52,074 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 2 Jun 2024 52,074 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

side stand mount loose

Pass 3 Jun 2023 44,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 32,572 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 27,208 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2020 22,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 21,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,098 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 22,098 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,198 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 15,120 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 15,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 13,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 8,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,173 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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OV05 HWE is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV05 HWE, 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 OV05 HWE registered?

OV05 HWE is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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