Honda Vfr 800 A 5 (2006)
2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Honda VFR 800 A-5 has a first-time pass rate of 78.6%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, and 17.1% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a figure worth taking seriously when inspecting a used example. The petrol version's pass rate of 76.6% suggests these machines need reasonable attention to stay road-legal.
At a median mileage of 16,955 miles for an 18-year-old bike, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're averaging 1.47 failures and 5.1 advisories per test, pointing to wear and minor corrosion issues rather than catastrophic problems. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition, exhaust security, and any history of impact damage, as these appear to be the common weak points.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (90%) | 100 | 76.7% | 1.6 |
| Other (10%) | 11 | 96.4% | 0.27 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 vehicles fall between 11,932 and 28,731 miles.
2006 Honda Vfr 800 A 5 — Still on the Road
45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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