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HW08 AJX

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AJX
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 82,878 miles

Exhaust link pipe clamps rusted through n/s and o/s

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake at lever (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 82,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust link pipe clamps rusted through nearside and offside

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake from handlever (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,896 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 77,896 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,206 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,023 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,023 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly grip loose (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,649 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 56,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 7,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 2,741 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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HW08 AJX is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Black 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 HW08 AJX, 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 HW08 AJX registered?

HW08 AJX is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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