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229 RMB

2009 Honda CBF1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,132 mi
Last recorded42,132 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda CBF100019,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration229 RMB
MakeHonda
ModelCBF1000
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 42,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 41,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 38,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,611 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 32,706 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 32,706 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 25,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,164 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust clamps MISSING (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 24,801 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Rear silencer exhaust clamps missing (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 20,091 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 15,262 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 15,262 miles

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 May 2012 10,297 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF1000?

Based on 9,617 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,181
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 27
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229 RMB is a 2009 Honda CBF1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda CBF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 19,038 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 CBF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 229 RMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Honda CBF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 229 RMB registered?

229 RMB is a 2009 Honda CBF1000, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is 229 RMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 229 RMB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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