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WJ09 KOW

2009 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,433 mi
Last recorded26,433 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda VFR800A16,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 KOW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 26,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 25,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 24,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 24,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 22,262 miles

Nearside front footrest hanger deformed and has small crack

Pass 13 Aug 2021 16,824 miles

Nearside Front foot rest hanger deformed and has small crack

Fail 13 Aug 2021 16,824 miles

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

Nearside Front foot rest hanger deformed and has slight cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2021 16,824 miles

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

Nearside Front foot rest hanger deformed and has slight cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 13,050 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 13,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,861 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,037 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 12,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 8,207 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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WJ09 KOW is a 2009 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 16,721 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 WJ09 KOW, 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 17 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ09 KOW registered?

WJ09 KOW is a 2009 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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