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ML09 BZU

2009 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,286 mi
Last recorded36,286 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda VFR800A16,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 BZU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,286 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 34,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 34,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 34,050 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 31,602 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,571 miles

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

Offside exhaust clamp damaged

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 28,571 miles

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

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

Offside exhaust clamp damaged

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 26,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 19,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 18,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 15,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 12,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,417 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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ML09 BZU is a 2009 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ML09 BZU, 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 ML09 BZU registered?

ML09 BZU is a 2009 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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