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SV05 HFE

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,651 mi
Last recorded24,651 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HFE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 24,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 23,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 23,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 23,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 22,708 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear brake disc has slight cracks

Fail 11 Mar 2022 22,708 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear brake disc has slight cracks

Pass 27 Mar 2021 22,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,075 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2017 21,528 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,275 miles

Centre Front Tyre cracking

Centre Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% One tail light blown (1.1.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 20,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Front Tyre cracking

Centre Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% One tail light blown (1.1.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,840 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 15,840 miles

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

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

ehaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 7,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,413 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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SV05 HFE is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV05 HFE, 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 SV05 HFE registered?

SV05 HFE is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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