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MK08 EKR

2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-8

Silver Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,156 mi
Last recorded40,156 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-822,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EKR
MakeHonda
ModelGl 1800 A-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 37,689 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,851 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 36,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,315 miles

Front tyre valve surportmissing

N/S outer rear tail lamp not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight lip to rear brake disc

Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,837 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 25,084 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 25,084 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 May 2015 23,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 14,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 9,927 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,801 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 5,728 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gl 1800 A-8?

Based on 1,349 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
1,423
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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MK08 EKR is a 2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-8 in Silver with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 22,566 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 Gl 1800 A-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gl 1800 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Gl 1800 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK08 EKR registered?

MK08 EKR is a 2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-8, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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