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LD08 SXS

2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,540 mi
Last recorded43,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-818,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 SXS
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,206 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 43,206 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,515 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at header connection to linkpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn to limit on O/S centre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front O/S fork seal leaking very slightly/light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,459 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 33,459 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,582 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 30,582 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 21,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 9,908 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 9,908 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 9,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 8,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 8,601 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 8,330 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 6,803 miles

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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LD08 SXS is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD08 SXS, 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 LD08 SXS registered?

LD08 SXS is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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