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EY08 LWP

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,482 mi
Last recorded19,482 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 LWP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 19,482 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 15,259 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring due to pad worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 15,235 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring due to pad worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 12,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 8,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 8,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 8,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 7,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 7,004 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 6,973 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2017 6,973 miles

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

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2016 6,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 6,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2014 4,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 4,374 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 4,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 3,312 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (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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EY08 LWP 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 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 18,044 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 EY08 LWP, 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 EY08 LWP registered?

EY08 LWP is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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