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LC08 YEY

2008 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,995 mi
Last recorded54,995 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YEY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,995 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play in linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake lever operation slightly spongy, not enough to fail

Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 43,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 38,135 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,716 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 35,716 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 34,235 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,581 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 31,581 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 29,436 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2016 29,435 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 26,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,055 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 23,055 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 11,167 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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LC08 YEY 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 78.9%.

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 LC08 YEY, 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 LC08 YEY registered?

LC08 YEY is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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