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LT05 XEF

2005 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,171 mi
Last recorded37,171 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR800A24,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XEF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 37,171 miles

Centre stand corroded

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil cooler pipes heavily corroded

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock spring mount corroded

Rear tyre has small cuts in tread, not to cords

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

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 37,171 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre stand corroded

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil cooler pipes heavily corroded

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock spring mount corroded

Rear tyre has small cuts in tread, not to cords

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

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 36,817 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil cooler lines corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 36,436 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,851 miles

steering head bearings slightly notchy.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 35,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering head bearings slightly notchy.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,961 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 33,960 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,390 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,449 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,801 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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LT05 XEF is a 2005 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 24,406 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 LT05 XEF, 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 21 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT05 XEF is a 2005 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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