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HN08 AVU

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,599 mi
Last recorded36,599 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 AVU
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 36,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 36,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 36,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 36,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,550 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 35,269 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right, uneven adjustment on chain adjusters (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy when wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 34,745 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 34,742 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 33,668 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 33,658 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel air in system( possibly front right hand caliper.) (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear brake line insecure

Pass 9 May 2017 30,845 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 30,844 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 24,394 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 24,394 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick front (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2015 19,525 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,245 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 2,992 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-7?

Based on 10,790 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 26
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HN08 AVU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 17,308 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-7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN08 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN08 AVU registered?

HN08 AVU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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