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CE08 EZM

2008 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,681 mi
Last recorded24,681 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF50023,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EZM
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 24,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 23,607 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 23,423 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,246 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 20,245 miles

Drive chain worn to excess tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,846 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 15,846 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,296 miles

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

Frontfork dust seals poor condition

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 15,296 miles

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

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

Frontfork dust seals poor condition

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,263 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 14,263 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,279 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,673 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?

Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,444
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,723
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 310
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
wheel bearings have excessive free play 151
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 144
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CE08 EZM is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,604 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 CBF500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 EZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE08 EZM registered?

CE08 EZM is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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