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KU08 MLK

2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,129 mi
Last recorded42,129 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-817,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 MLK
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 600 SA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 42,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,917 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 40,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated rear brake wont lock out suspected contaminated pads (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 40,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 39,952 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Front tyre contaminated

Rear Rear tyre contaminated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,388 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 39,388 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,322 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,929 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,276 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,986 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 600 SA-8?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 502 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,279
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
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KU08 MLK is a 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,398 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 600 SA-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 MLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 600 SA-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU08 MLK registered?

KU08 MLK is a 2008 Honda Cbf 600 SA-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 MLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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