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EJ59 BAA

2009 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,848 mi
Last recorded44,848 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda VFR800A16,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 BAA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 44,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 43,457 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 41,833 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 10 Nov 2022 40,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,343 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,640 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,046 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 29,046 miles

Exhaust mounting missing clamp and mount missing (7.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,319 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,089 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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EJ59 BAA is a 2009 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 16,721 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 EJ59 BAA, 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 17 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ59 BAA registered?

EJ59 BAA is a 2009 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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