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GL08 HHY

2008 Honda CBF1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,381 mi
Last recorded28,381 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF100019,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HHY
MakeHonda
ModelCBF1000
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 38,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 28,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 27,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 26,917 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 26,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 26,392 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 26,392 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 pilot road (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,189 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 23,189 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,414 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 12,227 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 5,125 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 5,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2012 2,404 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF1000?

Based on 9,617 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,181
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 27
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GL08 HHY is a 2008 Honda CBF1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 19,035 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 CBF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 HHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL08 HHY registered?

GL08 HHY is a 2008 Honda CBF1000, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is GL08 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 HHY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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