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CX55 XSH

2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,509 mi
Last recorded51,509 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-518,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XSH
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,509 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 49,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,533 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 47,529 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,053 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 46,028 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 45,332 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 45,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 43,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 41,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,945 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,805 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre valve has small cracks

o/s low beam not working

Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,432 miles

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

Front brakes are sticking slightly.

Number plate illumination lamp inoperative.

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,432 miles

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

Front brakes are sticking slightly.

Number plate illumination lamp inoperative.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 30,573 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,493 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,754 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 A-5?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain worn to excess 4
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CX55 XSH is a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,642 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 Vfr 800 A-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX55 XSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 A-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 A-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX55 XSH registered?

CX55 XSH is a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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