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RY57 LUJ

2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,058 mi
Last recorded48,058 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-818,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 LUJ
MakeHonda
ModelVfr 800 A-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 48,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 45,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 41,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 40,487 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 40,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 38,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,121 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,891 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,720 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 9,608 miles

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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RY57 LUJ is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RY57 LUJ, 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 RY57 LUJ registered?

RY57 LUJ is a 2008 Honda Vfr 800 A-8, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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