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BP55 KOU

2006 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,960 mi
Last recorded34,960 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda VFR800A16,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 KOU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 34,960 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 34,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,122 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 25,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 22,865 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 22,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,874 miles

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

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

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

Rear tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,853 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 19,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,386 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 18,386 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,035 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 18,035 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 17,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,782 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,464 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 9,199 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,138 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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BP55 KOU is a 2006 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,937 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 BP55 KOU, 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 20 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP55 KOU registered?

BP55 KOU is a 2006 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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