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FN08 XNV

2008 Honda CBF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,068 mi
Last recorded16,068 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF60017,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XNV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 16,068 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWINGING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 16,066 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 16,040 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swing arm ruste (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 15,304 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 15,304 miles

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

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 14,144 miles

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

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 14,144 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Very dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 13,290 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 13,287 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 12,349 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 12,349 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 11,520 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 10,625 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 8,328 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,130 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,171 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF600?

Based on 51,353 MOT tests across 4,122 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 612
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 503
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
wheel bearings have excessive free play 254
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FN08 XNV is a 2008 Honda CBF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,388 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 CBF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 612 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN08 XNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN08 XNV is a 2008 Honda CBF600, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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