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EY54 ZRU

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,249 mi
Last recorded11,249 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 ZRU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 11,249 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 11,080 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 11,080 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 11,032 miles

chain/sprockets worn

Pass 13 Jun 2022 10,766 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

chain/sprockets worn

Pass 26 Apr 2021 10,572 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 10,572 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 10,222 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,892 miles

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

chain/sprockets worn-links seizing

clutch lever bent

uneven wear/low tread on rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2017 7,723 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 7,502 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 6,884 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 6,884 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2014 4,247 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 4,247 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 3,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 2,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 1,950 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 1,167 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2008 1,153 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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EY54 ZRU is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 18,878 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY54 ZRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY54 ZRU registered?

EY54 ZRU is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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