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LD08 SYP

2008 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,706 mi
Last recorded27,706 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 SYP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 27,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 27,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,630 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 22,630 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 21,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 21,227 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 21,223 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 19,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 19,542 miles

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,748 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,694 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,218 miles

front tyre worn in places.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,731 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 12,987 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,987 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 SYP is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SYP, 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 LD08 SYP registered?

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

Is LD08 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 SYP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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