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LL08 VAD

2008 Honda CBF250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,300 mi
Last recorded46,300 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF2508,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VAD
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 46,300 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 46,293 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 45,485 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 45,485 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 45,363 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,806 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 45,806 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020
Pass 27 Jul 2019
Fail 26 Jul 2019

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018
Fail 25 Jul 2018

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 8,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 16,317 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,068 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,099 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 10,091 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 9,292 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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LL08 VAD is a 2008 Honda CBF250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 8,946 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL08 VAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LL08 VAD registered?

LL08 VAD is a 2008 Honda CBF250, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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