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CV08 CXO

2008 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,926 mi
Last recorded40,926 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CXO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 40,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 40,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear downpipes major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 39,495 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting on O/S fork stancian (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 37,854 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,890 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear spring and mount area corroded / covered in dirt, oil, grease

Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 35,101 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements undersize characters (0.1 (d))

Fail 17 May 2022 35,041 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 33,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 33,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 32,739 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 31,790 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,778 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,218 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,218 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,920 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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CV08 CXO 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 73.7%.

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 CV08 CXO, 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 CV08 CXO registered?

CV08 CXO is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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