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EK08 OPA

2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-8

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,047 mi
Last recorded31,047 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-823,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OPA
MakeHonda
ModelNt 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 31,047 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 31,047 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 28,974 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 27,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 26,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 24,385 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 24,142 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 24,142 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 23,333 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,256 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 22,256 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,760 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,981 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,224 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,003 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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EK08 OPA is a 2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-8 in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK08 OPA, 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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EK08 OPA is a 2008 Honda Nt 700 VA-8, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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