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YT05 XDO

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,384 mi
Last recorded30,384 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 XDO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 30,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 29,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 27,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 27,364 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 25,350 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 25,350 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure n/s & o/s handlebar risers fitted and insufficiently clamped (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 23,153 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 23,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,694 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 21,694 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,043 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,727 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 19,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,300 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,194 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,324 miles

number plate lamp innop

Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,929 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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YT05 XDO 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 83.3%.

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 YT05 XDO, 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 YT05 XDO registered?

YT05 XDO is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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