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KC55 VMX

2006 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,038 mi
Last recorded30,038 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda VFR800A16,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 VMX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 30,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 30,038 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 27,424 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 27,409 miles

Rear Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust slightly loose clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,387 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 27,387 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 26,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,563 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,808 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 8,808 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,451 miles

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

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

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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KC55 VMX is a 2006 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,937 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 KC55 VMX, 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 20 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KC55 VMX registered?

KC55 VMX is a 2006 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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