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YH05 CDY

2005 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,263 mi
Last recorded40,263 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 CDY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 40,263 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 40,254 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 39,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 39,732 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 38,318 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 36,127 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 36,127 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 33,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,461 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 18,898 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2011 18,587 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 18,587 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,933 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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YH05 CDY is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YH05 CDY, 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 YH05 CDY registered?

YH05 CDY is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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