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GF08 UBC

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,448 mi
Last recorded23,448 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UBC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 23,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 23,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,117 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 23,117 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 22,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,595 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,951 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 19,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 18,188 miles
Fail 18 May 2014 18,188 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 13,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 8,516 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 3,513 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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GF08 UBC is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF08 UBC, 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 GF08 UBC registered?

GF08 UBC is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is GF08 UBC safe to buy?

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