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AU58 VLO

2008 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,358 mi
Last recorded45,358 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VLO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 45,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 43,880 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 43,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,938 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 41,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp Adjusted On Test PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,610 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 39,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,830 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 34,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,949 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 22,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 7,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 7,109 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 7,051 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 5,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,780 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 3,780 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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AU58 VLO is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AU58 VLO, 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 AU58 VLO registered?

AU58 VLO is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AU58 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 VLO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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