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WR08 XTY

2008 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,575 mi
Last recorded26,575 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 XTY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 26,575 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 26,555 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 26,075 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 26,075 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 24,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 23,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 22,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,786 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 20,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,998 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 16,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,812 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,734 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 13,671 miles

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

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

rear shock lower linkage has slight freeplay

Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,002 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 28 Jun 2012 12,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,909 miles

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

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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WR08 XTY is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WR08 XTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR08 XTY registered?

WR08 XTY is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WR08 XTY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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