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BG08 VPM

2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-8

Silver Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,348 mi
Last recorded57,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-823,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VPM
MakeHonda
ModelNt 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,348 miles

Front BRAKE FLUID LOW

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 57,348 miles

Front BRAKE FLUID LOW

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 52,109 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding unable to test wheelbearings due to brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick o/s front pads on metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 47,588 miles

Front advise front wheel bearing (slight noise when rotated)

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,945 miles

Central Front Inner Fairing infill panels insecure, may impede steering if they become detached

Centre stand doesn't retract by itself

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Dust seal split/perished (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Dust seal split/perished (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre plugged (nearside shoulder)

Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 42,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front pass button inop

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear bodywork broken and very likely to become detached

Pass 20 Oct 2018 32,442 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 32,426 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,642 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2017 23,642 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp switch faulty passing switch (1.2.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 18,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 12,082 miles

Flash switch inoperational

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired One bulb inoperational (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired One bulb inoperational (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 7,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 6,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,359 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Nt 700 VA-8?

Based on 4,487 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,600
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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BG08 VPM is a 2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-8 in Silver with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 23,914 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 Nt 700 VA-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 VPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nt 700 VA-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Nt 700 VA-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG08 VPM is a 2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-8, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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