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AA08 DFO

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,798 mi
Last recorded38,798 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DFO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 38,798 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 38,798 miles

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake severly binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 38,625 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 38,625 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released switch sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 37,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 37,698 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,081 miles

cant see rear brake fluid level

Pass 14 Jan 2022 31,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,285 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 30,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,649 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 26,912 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,912 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 25,627 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,659 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,283 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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AA08 DFO 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 76.5%.

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 AA08 DFO, 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 AA08 DFO registered?

AA08 DFO is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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