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FY08 AHO

2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-817,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AHO
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 600 SA-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2024

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,525 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,341 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 62,341 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,246 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 62,246 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp not working when operating rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,824 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,557 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 56,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,821 miles

advise chain is rusty and dry

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,958 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 44,958 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,298 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,033 miles

ABS light staying on

Fail 5 Oct 2013 40,032 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

ABS lamp on

Dipped beam cutting out after a few seconds, also causes main beam to be inoperative when dipped beam cuts out

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,119 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,929 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 600 SA-8?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,279
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
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FY08 AHO is a 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,398 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 SA-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 AHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FY08 AHO is a 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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