CarVerify

Free Car Check

RK08 WRL

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,067 mi
Last recorded46,067 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WRL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 45,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 45,289 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,990 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,285 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Oct 2020 39,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,329 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,007 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 12,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,002 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
Full Honda VFR800A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RK08 WRL is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK08 WRL, 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

How do I check the history of RK08 WRL?

You can check the full history of RK08 WRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RK08 WRL registered?

RK08 WRL is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is RK08 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 WRL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK08 WRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK08 WRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.