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AO55 BEY

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,045 mi
Last recorded33,045 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BEY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 33,045 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 32,392 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 30,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 26,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,536 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 20,400 miles

rear number plate light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2017 20,386 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

number plate light not working

oil from fork on front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,802 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 17,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 17,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 16,055 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 11,738 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 9,087 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 5,698 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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AO55 BEY 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 AO55 BEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 BEY registered?

AO55 BEY is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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