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EJ54 EWT

2005 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,268 mi
Last recorded52,268 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 EWT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 52,268 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 52,268 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,800 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 45,796 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate cracked in half (0.1 (b))

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,799 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 41,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,955 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 40,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,419 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,310 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 3,831 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 3,831 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 360,715 miles

number plate light inop

Fail 7 Jun 2013 36,708 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate light inop

Pass 26 May 2012 36,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,373 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,409 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,538 miles

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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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EJ54 EWT is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJ54 EWT, 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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What year was EJ54 EWT registered?

EJ54 EWT is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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