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EJ05 JFN

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,963 mi
Last recorded36,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 JFN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,963 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,404 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 35,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 34,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 34,687 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,500 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 31,495 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 31,482 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly front brake lever does not release fully after being applied. (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,109 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,851 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 6,247 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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EJ05 JFN is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ05 JFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 JFN registered?

EJ05 JFN is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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