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KW08 DBZ

2008 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,283 mi
Last recorded13,283 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 DBZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 13,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 13,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 11,845 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 11,831 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 11,785 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,777 miles

front tyre valve damaged

silencer clamp broken

Fail 17 Jul 2018 11,776 miles

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

front tyre valve damaged

silencer clamp broken

Pass 10 May 2017 11,763 miles

front tyre valve perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 11,694 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 9,351 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 5,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,232 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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KW08 DBZ is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KW08 DBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 DBZ registered?

KW08 DBZ is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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