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MJ59 CTY

2009 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,367 mi
Last recorded26,367 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda VFR80016,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 CTY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 26,367 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 25,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 23,899 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 22,323 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 22,323 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 20,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 17,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 15,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 13,794 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 11,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 7,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 6,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 5,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 5,097 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 4,090 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 CTY is a 2009 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

MJ59 CTY is a 2009 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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