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EK55 TZC

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,602 mi
Last recorded38,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 TZC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,602 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 38,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 38,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,802 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 31,558 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 31,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,505 miles

front and rear tyres worn and starting to go out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,845 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 23,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,962 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 20,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 18,955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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EK55 TZC is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EK55 TZC, 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 EK55 TZC registered?

EK55 TZC is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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