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BV05 KHP

2005 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,360 mi
Last recorded49,360 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KHP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 49,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 49,288 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 49,288 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,049 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rising rate arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,682 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 48,661 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2020 48,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 44,623 miles

Nearside Engine oil leak. Not considered excessive

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

Offside Exhaust heat shield corroded

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock link bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 44,623 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine oil leak. Not considered excessive

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

Offside Exhaust heat shield corroded

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock link bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,706 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2017 43,706 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,568 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,964 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,965 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 16,965 miles

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

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

Offside 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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BV05 KHP is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Blue 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 BV05 KHP, 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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BV05 KHP is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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