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SN08 LEK

2008 Honda VFR800

Yellow Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,825 mi
Last recorded27,825 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda VFR80015,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 LEK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 27,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 26,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 23,583 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose Hanger broken but rest secure. (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 21,340 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 21,340 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake pedal switch holding lamp on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlamp lens masked at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 15,932 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 15,932 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 11,747 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 11,709 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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SN08 LEK is a 2008 Honda VFR800 in Yellow with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SN08 LEK, 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 SN08 LEK registered?

SN08 LEK is a 2008 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SN08 LEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 LEK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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