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WJ05 LXR

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,484 mi
Last recorded35,484 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LXR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 35,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 34,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,456 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 22,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 22,786 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 22,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 22,164 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 22,164 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly Does not return when steering on lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal creeps under load

Pass 19 Nov 2016 19,010 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 14,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,087 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 8,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 5,758 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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WJ05 LXR is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WJ05 LXR, 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 WJ05 LXR registered?

WJ05 LXR is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 LXR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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