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CY08 OWK

2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,082 mi
Last recorded21,082 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-624,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 OWK
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 21,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 20,878 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 20,680 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chain/sprockets worn

uneven wear on front/rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2022 20,424 miles

slight uneven wear on both tyres.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,294 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,332 miles

slight uneven wear on both tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,094 miles

ABS light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,787 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 9,534 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,441 miles

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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CY08 OWK is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY08 OWK, 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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What year was CY08 OWK registered?

CY08 OWK is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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