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NU55 ELO

2005 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 ELO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 38,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,236 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 37,234 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,320 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 32,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 30,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,074 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,182 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 27,172 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,585 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 15,124 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,197 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

number plate lamp inop

offside disc has slight up/down float

Pass 3 Feb 2010 9,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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NU55 ELO is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU55 ELO, 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 NU55 ELO registered?

NU55 ELO is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NU55 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 ELO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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