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ST08 JVU

2008 Honda Varadero

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,796 mi
Last recorded57,796 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Varadero20,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 JVU
MakeHonda
ModelVaradero
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 57,796 miles

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose mount broken (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 Nov 2025 57,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose mount broken (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 54,402 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 54,402 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 51,106 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 51,106 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,610 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 47,610 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,030 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 3 Nov 2021 44,030 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake component modification unsafe caliper slider modified. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated.

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 31 Oct 2020 40,589 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 40,589 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,485 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear fitment tyre fitted to front wheel.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 37,485 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely front brake disc warped. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

locking plug missing from rear brake pad retaining pin.

rear fitment tyre fitted to front wheel.

Fail 2 Nov 2019 37,474 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping at all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 25,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,928 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 11,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 8,802 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,124 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Varadero?

Based on 1,087 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
1,476
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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ST08 JVU is a 2008 Honda Varadero in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Varadero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 Varadero fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST08 JVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Varadero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Varadero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST08 JVU registered?

ST08 JVU is a 2008 Honda Varadero, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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