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DV08 YVE

2008 Honda CBF250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,802 mi
Last recorded19,802 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF2508,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YVE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 19,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 18,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 16,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 12,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 7,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 7,276 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 6,862 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 6,862 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 6,387 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 6,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 4,591 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 3,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,377 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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DV08 YVE is a 2008 Honda CBF250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 8,946 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 YVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV08 YVE registered?

DV08 YVE is a 2008 Honda CBF250, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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