Honda Vfr 800 A 9 (2009)
2009 Honda Vfr 800 A 9
CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A 9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Honda VFR 800 is underperforming at MOT, with a first-time pass rate of 74.2% against the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests reliability issues are fairly common with this model year. More concerning, nearly 23% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above acceptable for a motorcycle where safety margins are tight.
The median mileage of just 14,260 miles indicates these are lightly used machines, yet they're still accumulating an average of 0.98 failures and 3.7 advisories per test, pointing to wear, corrosion, or maintenance neglect rather than genuine heavy use. Before buying, run a full service history check and budget for brake, exhaust, and electrical work—the most common failure categories on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A 9
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.
- ⚠️ 22.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (95%) | 100 | 72.9% | 1.03 |
| Other (5%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A 9 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 2009 Honda Vfr 800 A 9 vehicles fall between 9,847 and 20,152 miles.
2009 Honda Vfr 800 A 9 — Still on the Road
41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% 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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