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YX55 WAJ

2005 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,346 mi
Last recorded52,346 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 WAJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,346 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,346 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 45,672 miles

ABS light remains flashing

Fail 5 Mar 2024 45,672 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ABS light remains flashing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Hugger fowling suspension component

Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,145 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 38,145 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 31,637 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 31,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,786 miles

abs light on

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 22,319 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,987 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 12,157 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 9,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,811 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 3,602 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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YX55 WAJ is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX55 WAJ, 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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YX55 WAJ is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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