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BJ55 RRV

2005 Honda VFR800

Bronze Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,652 mi
Last recorded35,652 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 RRV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 35,652 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front sly oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,981 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,677 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 33,655 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated front pads contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S front fork leg has serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 32,014 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 32,014 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,801 miles

ex heat shield loose

Fail 3 Sep 2019 29,797 miles

Front Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

ex heat shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,409 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,846 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 22,846 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,887 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,365 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,361 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2012 13,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,197 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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BJ55 RRV is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Bronze with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ55 RRV, 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 BJ55 RRV registered?

BJ55 RRV is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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