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S25 VFR

2008 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,506 mi
Last recorded22,506 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR80015,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

very small cuts in rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2024 21,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 20,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 20,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 16,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 16,625 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 15,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 15,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,510 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 9,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,655 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 6,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,427 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 4,978 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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S25 VFR is a 2008 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S25 VFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S25 VFR registered?

S25 VFR is a 2008 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is S25 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 VFR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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