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RA08 DVG

2008 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,388 mi
Last recorded66,388 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 DVG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 66,388 miles

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

Rear Brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 62,160 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 62,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear 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 Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

radiator oil leak

Pass 11 May 2024 57,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,243 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 50,970 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 50,919 miles

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

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 42,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 40,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,661 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,441 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,583 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,928 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 17,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,117 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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RA08 DVG is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA08 DVG, 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.

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What year was RA08 DVG registered?

RA08 DVG is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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