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G18 OLG

2008 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,383 mi
Last recorded24,383 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR80015,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 OLG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 24,383 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 23,100 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 23,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 20,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 18,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 17,639 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 17,618 miles

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 14,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 14,051 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 13,307 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 13,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 9,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 2,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 2,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 2,133 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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G18 OLG is a 2008 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 15,285 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G18 OLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G18 OLG registered?

G18 OLG is a 2008 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is G18 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 OLG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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