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MW08 WRJ

2008 Honda Vt

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,564 mi
Last recorded16,564 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Vt4,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 16,564 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch lever pivot loose.

front tyre wearing uneven.

handle bar throttle assembly damaged.

n/s/r indicator mounting damaged.

Pass 17 Oct 2024 14,980 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

gear lever bent.

handlebar throttle assembly damaged.

lower silencer fixing bolt loose.

Fail 15 Oct 2024 14,980 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements corner missing. (0.1 (d))

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

gear lever bent.

handlebar throttle assembly damaged.

lower silencer fixing bolt loose.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 12,813 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

rear pannier and back rest loose.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 12,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake component insecure locking device missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

rear pannier and back rest loose.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 10,352 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 10,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 8,200 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 8,194 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 7,309 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vt?

Based on 3,034 MOT tests across 433 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
631
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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MW08 WRJ is a 2008 Honda Vt in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Honda Vt models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 4,838 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 Vt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW08 WRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Vt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MW08 WRJ is a 2008 Honda Vt, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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