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LD08 SXZ

2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,172 mi
Last recorded63,172 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-818,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 63,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 62,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,131 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 61,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 53,728 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,721 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,396 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,426 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,939 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 17,524 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,676 miles

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

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

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 SXZ is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD08 SXZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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