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GL08 XHE

2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,350 mi
Last recorded60,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-818,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XHE
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 60,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,454 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 58,454 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,597 miles

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

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

marks around holes in rear brake disc

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,158 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 53,158 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 49,029 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 49,029 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,218 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,281 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,445 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,255 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,703 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr 800 A-8?

Based on 2,692 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
1,128
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
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GL08 XHE is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 18,333 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 Vfr 800 A-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 XHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr 800 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Vfr 800 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL08 XHE registered?

GL08 XHE is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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