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PN05 CXL

2005 Honda Vfr 800 A-5

White Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,065 mi
Last recorded34,065 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Vfr 800 A-518,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 CXL
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 34,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 34,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 33,881 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 33,848 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 31,621 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,812 miles

n/s front side light in op, headlamps on all the time so ok for mot test

rear exhaust clamp and heat shield corroded

rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 27,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,949 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 16,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,125 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 A-5?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain worn to excess 4
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PN05 CXL is a 2005 Honda Vfr 800 A-5 in White with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda Vfr 800 A-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 18,324 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-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN05 CXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 A-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 A-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN05 CXL registered?

PN05 CXL is a 2005 Honda Vfr 800 A-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is PN05 CXL safe to buy?

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