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RN05 BYC

2005 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,616 mi
Last recorded42,616 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 BYC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,073 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,451 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 38,451 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both front (1.1.13 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,868 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,363 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,163 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,438 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,720 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,421 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,937 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 5,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2009 5,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,764 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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RN05 BYC is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RN05 BYC, 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 RN05 BYC registered?

RN05 BYC is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is RN05 BYC safe to buy?

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