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EN57 UCB

2008 Honda Cbf 600 N-8

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,345 mi
Last recorded48,345 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 600 N-818,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 UCB
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 600 N-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 48,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,375 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 46,375 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake master cylinder has an excessively worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,647 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,784 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 42,784 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,180 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,180 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2012 27,090 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2011

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 600 N-8?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,331
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
wheel bearings have excessive free play 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
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EN57 UCB is a 2008 Honda Cbf 600 N-8 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 600 N-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 18,656 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 N-8 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN57 UCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EN57 UCB registered?

EN57 UCB is a 2008 Honda Cbf 600 N-8, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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