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FT08 PDK

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,180 mi
Last recorded46,180 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 PDK
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,180 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 46,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,699 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 44,682 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,559 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 39,229 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 39,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working via rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 32,554 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 32,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 24,613 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 15,805 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play steering movement notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 7,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 7,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 6,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 5,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 4,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 3,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 2,622 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-7?

Based on 10,790 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 26
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FT08 PDK is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 17,308 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 1000 A-7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT08 PDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FT08 PDK is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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