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VE08 HBA

2008 BMW F800GS

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,984 mi
Last recorded18,984 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F800GS20,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 HBA
MakeBMW
ModelF800GS
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 18,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 18,531 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 18,370 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 17,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 15,317 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 15,317 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 12,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,066 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,341 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F800GS?

Based on 2,325 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,281
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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VE08 HBA is a 2008 BMW F800GS in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW F800GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 20,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F800GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE08 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F800GS typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F800GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE08 HBA registered?

VE08 HBA is a 2008 BMW F800GS, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is VE08 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 HBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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