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EA56 VXE

2006 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,397 mi
Last recorded36,397 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda VFR800A16,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VXE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 36,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 35,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,679 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 34,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 34,039 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 34,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 33,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 31,318 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,363 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,474 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 11,557 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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EA56 VXE is a 2006 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA56 VXE, 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 EA56 VXE registered?

EA56 VXE is a 2006 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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The MOT history for EA56 VXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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