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WP08 WXZ

2008 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,801 mi
Last recorded42,801 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 WXZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 42,801 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 26,732 miles

Central exhaust clamp missing but system not leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 21,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 5,382 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 5,382 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 5,328 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2014 4,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,901 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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WP08 WXZ is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP08 WXZ, 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 WP08 WXZ registered?

WP08 WXZ is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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