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YK05 YZU

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,640 mi
Last recorded34,640 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YZU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 34,640 miles

Central Lower exhaust bracket broken

Central Lower exhaust guard broken

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 34,597 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,557 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 34,557 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 32,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 29,763 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,960 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,805 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 27,805 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,931 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 12,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2010 12,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 1 Jul 2008 10,031 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre has uneven wear

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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YK05 YZU is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK05 YZU, 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 YK05 YZU registered?

YK05 YZU is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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