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PN08 YXU

2008 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,930 mi
Last recorded29,930 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 YXU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,930 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 29,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,590 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 25,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 18,176 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 16,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 15,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 13,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 10,951 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 10,946 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 9,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,594 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 7,371 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 4,911 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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PN08 YXU is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 18,044 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 VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN08 YXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Honda VFR800A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN08 YXU registered?

PN08 YXU is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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