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RK08 WSF

2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,490 mi
Last recorded44,490 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-818,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WSF
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 44,490 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 42,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 41,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,736 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 40,736 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 39,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 36,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 34,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 33,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,583 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,383 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2017 26,383 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 20,565 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,565 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,967 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 15,967 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

number plate light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 12,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 9,180 miles

Front 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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RK08 WSF is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK08 WSF, 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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RK08 WSF is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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