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RE05 CXR

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,683 mi
Last recorded51,683 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 CXR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,683 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 50,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 47,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,010 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Could do with chain & sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 42,946 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Could do with chain & sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,738 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,778 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,119 miles

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

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 27,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,568 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,184 miles

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

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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RE05 CXR is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RE05 CXR, 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 RE05 CXR registered?

RE05 CXR is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is RE05 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 CXR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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