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AO05 UKU

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,896 mi
Last recorded11,896 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UKU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 11,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 11,539 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 11,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 10,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 10,459 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,131 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 9,727 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 8,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 7,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 5,848 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 5,380 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 4,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 4,176 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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AO05 UKU is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO05 UKU, 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 AO05 UKU registered?

AO05 UKU is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AO05 UKU safe to buy?

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