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AU08 VAK

2008 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,930 mi
Last recorded34,930 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VAK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 34,930 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 34,175 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 34,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,885 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust slightly loose Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 30,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,015 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 26,676 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 26,669 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,997 miles

Size and position of number plate ?

Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,378 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyre = 1.6-2mm in centre tread area

Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,691 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Very small number plate fitted.

Pass 18 May 2012 7,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 7,298 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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AU08 VAK is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU08 VAK, 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 AU08 VAK registered?

AU08 VAK is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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