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SB08 OYO

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,934 mi
Last recorded29,934 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 OYO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 29,813 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 29,813 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 46,393 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 46,393 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 27,666 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2018 26,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,337 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 21,333 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,044 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,461 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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SB08 OYO is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 18,044 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SB08 OYO, 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 SB08 OYO registered?

SB08 OYO is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is SB08 OYO safe to buy?

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