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RE54 MWC

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,481 mi
Last recorded21,481 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 MWC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 21,481 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 20,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 17,242 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 15,635 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 15,179 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust loose, bolt missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner brake pad thin. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,158 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front brake sets of pads getting low.

exhaust clamps missing on exhaust joints.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,074 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front sets of brake pads. (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 15,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 14,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 14,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,346 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 13,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 12,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 12,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,302 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 11,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 4,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 4,409 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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RE54 MWC is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RE54 MWC, 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 RE54 MWC registered?

RE54 MWC is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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