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DR06 VFR

2006 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,193 mi
Last recorded25,193 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda VFR800A16,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR06 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 25,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 25,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 23,211 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 23,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 21,029 miles

Exhaust heat sheld insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2021 18,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 11,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 10,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 6,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 2,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 755 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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DR06 VFR is a 2006 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DR06 VFR, 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 DR06 VFR registered?

DR06 VFR is a 2006 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DR06 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR06 VFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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