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CV08 HMA

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,274 mi
Last recorded30,274 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 HMA
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 30,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 28,412 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LH silencer connection to center pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 27,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front Left Disc warped (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 26,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 25,609 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 25,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjusted screw too lift higher (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 25,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working Brake light not working front front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 25,475 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 24,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 23,497 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 23,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,596 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 22,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,892 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 11,604 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,187 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 10,964 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,395 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 10,395 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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CV08 HMA is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV08 HMA, 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 CV08 HMA registered?

CV08 HMA is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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