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DN08 PWL

2008 Honda CBF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,906 mi
Last recorded58,906 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF50023,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 PWL
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 58,906 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 57,120 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,775 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 54,775 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,424 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,412 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,971 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear slight binding on rear brake

Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,971 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))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear slight binding on rear brake

Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,597 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 39,429 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 35,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2012

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 22,228 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 22,228 miles

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

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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DN08 PWL is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DN08 PWL, 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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DN08 PWL is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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