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DN05 DOU

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,583 mi
Last recorded47,583 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DOU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 46,655 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 46,655 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 45,418 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 44,177 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 42,734 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 42,619 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 41,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 38,893 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 26,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 24,298 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 22,091 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 16 May 2016 22,067 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,610 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 17,610 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,015 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,118 miles

rear number plate bulb not working

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,157 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 9,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DN05 DOU is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN05 DOU, 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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DN05 DOU is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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