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GL58 BFU

2009 Honda CBF1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,084 mi
Last recorded46,084 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda CBF100019,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 BFU
MakeHonda
ModelCBF1000
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 46,084 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 46,084 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2025 45,978 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty and rough on rotation (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 May 2025 45,974 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition unable to test > wont start (8.1.1 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty and rough on rotation (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2024 44,824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,121 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,946 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rough on rotation (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 35,573 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 35,573 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 22,332 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,216 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,209 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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GL58 BFU is a 2009 Honda CBF1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda CBF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 19,038 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 GL58 BFU, 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 17 years old, this Honda CBF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL58 BFU registered?

GL58 BFU is a 2009 Honda CBF1000, first registered on 17 January 2009.

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