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SM05 HTD

2005 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,989 mi
Last recorded52,989 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR800A24,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HTD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,989 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 50,078 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 49,824 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 46,951 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 37,551 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 37,382 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 33,913 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 33,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 28,596 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,283 miles

number plate lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2015 25,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 23,179 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 23,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 19,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,798 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 16,330 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,874 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 6,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,926 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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SM05 HTD is a 2005 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM05 HTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 HTD registered?

SM05 HTD is a 2005 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SM05 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 HTD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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