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GF09 UBW

2009 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,683 mi
Last recorded71,683 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda VFR800A16,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 UBW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 71,683 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 71,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 71,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 69,749 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,433 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 61,433 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 59,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 45,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 30,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,644 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 13,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 8,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 7,396 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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GF09 UBW is a 2009 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF09 UBW, 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 GF09 UBW registered?

GF09 UBW is a 2009 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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