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SO05 YZV

2005 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,654 mi
Last recorded16,654 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 YZV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 16,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 15,030 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 15,030 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 14,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 14,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,588 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,237 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,765 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 10,603 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 6,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 5,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 3,374 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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SO05 YZV 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 93.8%.

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 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 SO05 YZV, 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 SO05 YZV registered?

SO05 YZV is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is SO05 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 YZV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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