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ML08 EWP

2008 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,842 mi
Last recorded47,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR80015,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 EWP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 47,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 43,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 41,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 38,145 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,326 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 31,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 7,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 6,911 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 5,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 4,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 3,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 1,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 746 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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ML08 EWP is a 2008 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML08 EWP, 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 ML08 EWP registered?

ML08 EWP is a 2008 Honda VFR800, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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