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LD08 SYO

2008 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,246 mi
Last recorded15,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 SYO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 15,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 14,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,850 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 14,847 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar lh handlebar grip loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 14,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,579 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 13,579 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 13,572 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing footrest damaged and inoperable (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both tyres odd wear

gear lever bent

Pass 18 Apr 2015 11,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 10,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,498 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 9,498 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 8,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,155 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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LD08 SYO is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD08 SYO, 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 LD08 SYO registered?

LD08 SYO is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is LD08 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 SYO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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