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BJ05 YRX

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,586 mi
Last recorded59,586 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YRX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 59,586 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 59,501 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,145 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over chassis and exhaust headers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 57,646 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 57,646 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,279 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,593 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box heatshield (7.1.1a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perrish (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,031 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 51,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reg plate light does not iluminate

Fail 4 Dec 2014 47,295 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,914 miles

rear tyre outer edges heavily scuffed

Fail 15 Oct 2013 38,868 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear tyre outer edges heavily scuffed

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,111 miles

Rear tyre low on tread. Front and rear brake pad linings low. Top rear side not working.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,711 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 23,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,726 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,850 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 13,247 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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BJ05 YRX is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ05 YRX, 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 BJ05 YRX registered?

BJ05 YRX is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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