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LD08 SYC

2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,270 mi
Last recorded48,270 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-818,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 SYC
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 48,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 42,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 38,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 38,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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 22 Dec 2021 34,639 miles

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

Number plate lamp position poor

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 34,639 miles

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

Number plate lamp position poor

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Downpipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 32,823 miles

Exhaust silencer clamp broken

Hi beam switch intermittent

Number plate lamp position poor

Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 28,440 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 28,440 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam r/h headlight bulb out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working front brake light switch inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,678 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 19,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,560 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,685 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 13,685 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LD08 SYC is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

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

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