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GCW 4S

2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-6

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,932 mi
Last recorded50,932 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-619,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCW 4S
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 50,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 49,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 46,997 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 44,846 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 42,611 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 40,383 miles

Rear Tyre has cuts in tread.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,441 miles

Central Exhaust clamp rusted.

Central Rear Tyre cut

Pass 24 May 2019 36,329 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 34,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 31,638 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 May 2017 31,636 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 May 2017 31,632 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2016 29,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,966 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 26,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,109 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 8,908 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 5,152 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 5,152 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 A-6?

Based on 5,005 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,099
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 19
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GCW 4S is a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-6 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 19,102 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 Vfr 800 A-6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCW 4S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCW 4S registered?

GCW 4S is a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-6, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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