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LL08 EPC

2008 Honda CBF500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,366 mi
Last recorded29,366 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF50023,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 EPC
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 29,077 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 29,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 28,717 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 28,717 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 27,755 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 27,755 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 26,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 26,527 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 26,527 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 26,432 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 26,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 26,227 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,076 miles

Rear tyre slight out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2016 26,076 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre slight out of shape

drive chain requires lubrication

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,193 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 12,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,272 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,325 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?

Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,444
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,723
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 310
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
wheel bearings have excessive free play 151
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 144
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LL08 EPC is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,604 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 CBF500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL08 EPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LL08 EPC registered?

LL08 EPC is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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