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MK08 EKM

2008 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,892 mi
Last recorded34,892 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR800A18,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EKM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,892 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 26,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,957 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,460 miles

Nearside Front inner pad

Fail 29 Feb 2016 21,384 miles

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

Nearside Front inner pad

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 8,315 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 5,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 4,818 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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MK08 EKM is a 2008 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK08 EKM, 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 MK08 EKM registered?

MK08 EKM is a 2008 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MK08 EKM safe to buy?

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