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GD08 BPY

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,438 mi
Last recorded33,438 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 33,438 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 33,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 33,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 31,933 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 25,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,562 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy bearings notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 21,562 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working light not working on rear brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy bearings notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 20,080 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 20,080 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 19,171 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 18,527 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak around front of engine

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 17,588 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak around front of engine

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 15,623 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,907 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 10,236 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 7,708 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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GD08 BPY is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 18,044 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD08 BPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GD08 BPY is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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