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WX55 YBL

2006 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,269 mi
Last recorded14,269 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda VFR800A16,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 YBL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 14,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 14,197 miles

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

rear brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 13 Aug 2024 14,031 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 14,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 13,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 11,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 10,920 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 10,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 10,442 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 10,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 13,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 10,070 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 9,148 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,517 miles

Front Mudguard Cracked

Number Plate Light Not Working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 6,102 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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WX55 YBL is a 2006 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,937 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 WX55 YBL, 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 20 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX55 YBL registered?

WX55 YBL is a 2006 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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