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YM05 WZY

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,686 mi
Last recorded17,686 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 WZY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 17,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,210 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 16,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 13,599 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 12,066 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 7,869 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 6,923 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 4,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 3,890 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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YM05 WZY is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YM05 WZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM05 WZY registered?

YM05 WZY is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is YM05 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 WZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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