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YX05 ZNZ

2005 Honda VFR800

Grey Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,462 mi
Last recorded60,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 ZNZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 56,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,280 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 51,259 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls FRONT BRAKE CONTROL (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2021 48,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 48,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 45,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,188 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2016 33,546 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed from brake master cylinder (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,615 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,102 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,438 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,697 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 13,697 miles

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

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

rear number plate light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,870 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,045 miles

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

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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YX05 ZNZ is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Grey with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX05 ZNZ, 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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YX05 ZNZ is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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