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AP08 SVY

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 AT-8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,093 mi
Last recorded41,093 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 AT-817,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SVY
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 AT-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 41,093 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 40,409 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 40,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,780 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 39,394 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 39,385 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 34,449 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,205 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,802 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 24,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.6)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster (6.2.1h)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,646 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 13,951 miles

Cliutch fluid level low

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 13,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Cliutch fluid level low

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 8,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 8,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 4,689 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 4,682 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 4,682 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 AT-8?

Based on 1,402 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,155
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Headlamp aim too high 3
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AP08 SVY is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 AT-8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 AT-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,886 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 Cbf 1000 AT-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 SVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 AT-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 AT-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP08 SVY registered?

AP08 SVY is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 AT-8, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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