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MK08 ENH

2008 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,478 mi
Last recorded39,478 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR80015,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ENH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 39,478 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 39,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 37,115 miles

Exhaust lower heat shield insecure

Rear Mudguard slightly loose

Pass 1 Apr 2023 35,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,874 miles

Central Inner Inner exhaust heat shield corroded through welds, part loose

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 28,432 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,240 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 27,240 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 25,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

engine idle speed excessively high

Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,094 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2016 22,094 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,963 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 17,963 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,308 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

oil on rear caliper

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,083 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 13,083 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,278 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 11,278 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,834 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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MK08 ENH is a 2008 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 15,285 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 ENH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Honda VFR800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK08 ENH registered?

MK08 ENH is a 2008 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is MK08 ENH safe to buy?

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