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R29 OEY

2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,022 mi
Last recorded21,022 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-518,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 OEY
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 21,022 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 20,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Lower fairing bolts not fitted correctly fairing still secure

Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 14,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 10,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 8,711 miles

Nearside Riders footrest bent

Pass 16 Jun 2020 8,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 7,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 7,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 7,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 6,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 6,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 5,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 4,756 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 4,741 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 3,112 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 3,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 3,039 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 A-5?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain worn to excess 4
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R29 OEY is a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,642 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 Vfr 800 A-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R29 OEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 A-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 A-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R29 OEY registered?

R29 OEY is a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A-5, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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