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BF08 OLU

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,013 mi
Last recorded26,013 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,013 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 25,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 25,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,753 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 24,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,087 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,021 miles

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

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 Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 19,021 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 14,188 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2014 14,188 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,531 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-7?

Based on 10,790 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 26
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BF08 OLU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 17,308 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 A-7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 OLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF08 OLU registered?

BF08 OLU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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