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RJ58 BBK

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,791 mi
Last recorded16,791 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 BBK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 16,791 miles

Front tyre 14 years old

Rear tyre 12 Years old

Pass 14 Nov 2024 16,697 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 16,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 16,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 16,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 16,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,673 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,329 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,584 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,122 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

reg plate lamp inop

Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,468 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 10,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,551 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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RJ58 BBK is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ58 BBK, 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 RJ58 BBK registered?

RJ58 BBK is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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