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NV05 SPZ

2005 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,257 mi
Last recorded30,257 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda VFR80018,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 SPZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 30,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 29,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 28,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 27,919 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 27,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,195 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 27,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,622 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 26,622 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,505 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded shock (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 26,496 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,130 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 20,941 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2015 20,941 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 18,241 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,021 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 13,021 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

screw in rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,125 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,787 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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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NV05 SPZ is a 2005 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NV05 SPZ, 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 NV05 SPZ registered?

NV05 SPZ is a 2005 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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