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ST56 SBU

2006 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,123 mi
Last recorded49,123 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda VFR80020,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 SBU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 49,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 48,736 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 48,011 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 48,011 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 47,298 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 47,297 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,441 miles

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust clamp broken exhaust still supported at this time.

Fail 20 Apr 2022 46,441 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust clamp broken exhaust still supported at this time.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 43,862 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 43,862 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,900 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 39,900 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 38,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,692 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 36,692 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,179 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,095 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,360 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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ST56 SBU is a 2006 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 20,803 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 ST56 SBU, 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 20 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST56 SBU registered?

ST56 SBU is a 2006 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is ST56 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 SBU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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