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V40 HON

2007 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,145 mi
Last recorded29,145 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda VFR800A19,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 HON
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 29,145 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 29,145 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 25,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 22,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 22,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 22,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,503 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 8,814 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 8,721 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 8,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 8,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 8,006 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight corrosion of oil cooler pipes.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,711 miles

Offside handlebar slightly bent but not cracked or damaged.

Repair plug in rear tyre.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,358 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 7,348 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear tyre has been repaired.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 6,579 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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V40 HON is a 2007 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 19,111 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V40 HON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V40 HON registered?

V40 HON is a 2007 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is V40 HON safe to buy?

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