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RA08 YYU

2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,135 mi
Last recorded36,135 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-818,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 YYU
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 36,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 36,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 32,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,797 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 24,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 23,014 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded and Clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 22,930 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 22,930 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,589 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,459 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust clamp corroded/missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,429 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 8,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,411 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,031 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 6,031 miles

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

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

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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RA08 YYU is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA08 YYU, 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 RA08 YYU registered?

RA08 YYU is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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