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AV08 OSD

2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,343 mi
Last recorded64,343 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-624,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OSD
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,343 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 64,341 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,778 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,778 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,550 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,465 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 58,465 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,327 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 56,324 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,026 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil filter corroded.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,882 miles

Engine mount spacers are badly corroded.

Number plate light is not working.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,190 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,636 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 41,629 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,166 miles

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 28 Feb 2013 26,390 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,518 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 15,518 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 500 A-6?

Based on 5,551 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,521
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
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AV08 OSD is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 24,278 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 500 A-6 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 OSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 OSD is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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