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LC08 FME

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,810 mi
Last recorded46,810 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 FME
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 46,810 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 46,810 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working on rear brake. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad backing material corroded.

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly loose Lower joint exhaust clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 42,244 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Lower exhaust clamp missing.

Fail 30 Apr 2025 42,244 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Lower exhaust clamp missing.

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front switch not working. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 34,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 31,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,748 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 27,748 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 26,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,368 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,587 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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LC08 FME 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 LC08 FME, 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 LC08 FME registered?

LC08 FME is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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