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MJ59 CTU

2009 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,535 mi
Last recorded17,535 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda VFR80016,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 CTU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 17,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 15,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 14,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 14,312 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 13,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 13,458 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 13,458 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 May 2019 12,377 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 12,377 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 11,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 5,479 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 3,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 2,040 miles

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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MJ59 CTU is a 2009 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 16,029 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 MJ59 CTU, 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 17 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ59 CTU registered?

MJ59 CTU is a 2009 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is MJ59 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 CTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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