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DE08 UVL

2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,506 mi
Last recorded50,506 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-817,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UVL
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 600 SA-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 50,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 49,708 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 49,708 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively bent (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,593 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 46,593 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,791 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 36,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 35,963 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,900 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 25,900 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 18,022 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 18,022 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,070 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 5,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,494 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 600 SA-8?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,279
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
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DE08 UVL is a 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,398 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 600 SA-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 UVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE08 UVL registered?

DE08 UVL is a 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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