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AU09 WKZ

2009 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,626 mi
Last recorded24,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda VFR800A16,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WKZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 24,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 21,021 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 19,193 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 16,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Front left wheel rim slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rear tyre valve slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 16,638 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Front left wheel rim slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rear tyre valve slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 14,327 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 12,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 10,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,173 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 9,896 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 9,896 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,360 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 8,994 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 7,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 6,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 6,170 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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AU09 WKZ is a 2009 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 16,721 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 WKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 WKZ registered?

AU09 WKZ is a 2009 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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