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YX05 ZPC

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,188 mi
Last recorded35,188 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 ZPC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 35,188 miles

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

Front oil pipes to oil cooler corroded

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre stand corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 33,432 miles

Centre stand corroded

Engine oil cooler pipes corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front brake pipes corroded (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust corroded & joint (link pipe to collector box)

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear suspension linkage corroded (lower triangle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 33,421 miles

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

Front Brake lever insecure Front brake lever insecure as lock nut missing from mounting bolt (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Centre stand corroded

Engine oil cooler pipes corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front brake pipes corroded (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust corroded & joint (link pipe to collector box)

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear suspension linkage corroded (lower triangle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Offside handlebar end weight insecure due to loose & protruding fixing bolt

Rear Rear tyre obviously & significantly under-inflated

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,720 miles

Centre stand corroded

Exhaust joint corroded (collector box to link pipe)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil cooler pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear shock absorber corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,543 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,324 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 32,324 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 32,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 31,732 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 31,732 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,274 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,276 miles

ABS light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,895 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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YX05 ZPC is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZPC, 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 YX05 ZPC registered?

YX05 ZPC is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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