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AU05 XHP

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,566 mi
Last recorded52,566 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XHP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 52,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 43,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 42,749 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 41,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 34,501 miles

Front tyre worn

bolt missing from n/s rack frame.

Fail 13 May 2017 34,501 miles

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

Front tyre worn

bolt missing from n/s rack frame.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,527 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,447 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 18,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,981 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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AU05 XHP is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 XHP, 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 AU05 XHP registered?

AU05 XHP is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AU05 XHP safe to buy?

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