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RJ58 UYA

2008 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,017 mi
Last recorded29,017 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 UYA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 29,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 24,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 20,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 20,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 20,141 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 20,141 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 17,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 15,800 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,431 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,257 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 8,903 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 UYA is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYA, 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 RJ58 UYA registered?

RJ58 UYA is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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