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WN08 HGP

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,580 mi
Last recorded39,580 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 HGP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 39,580 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 38,327 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 38,231 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 34,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,599 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,630 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,393 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 20,778 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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WN08 HGP is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WN08 HGP, 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 WN08 HGP registered?

WN08 HGP is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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