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GL08 HHW

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-817,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HHW
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,525 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 98,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 91,285 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 91,265 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,828 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 8 Oct 2019 70,828 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 26 May 2018 60,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 60,749 miles

Stop lamp not working when front brake opperated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 49,235 miles

Brake master cylinder dust cover split

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2016 35,604 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Rear shock (2.4.A.1a)

Rear top box insecure

Pass 15 May 2015 22,550 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 22,550 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 18,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 11,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,156 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-8?

Based on 3,188 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,112
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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GL08 HHW is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,053 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-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 HHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL08 HHW is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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