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FY08 AKJ

2008 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,206 mi
Last recorded46,206 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF60017,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,285 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 44,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 42,886 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 40,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 39,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,980 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey cracked (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play borderline (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 37,980 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey cracked (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play borderline (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,732 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,011 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,402 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,231 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 11,230 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,351 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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FY08 AKJ is a 2008 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY08 AKJ, 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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What year was FY08 AKJ registered?

FY08 AKJ is a 2008 Honda CBF600, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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