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LR08 AKU

2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,953 mi
Last recorded62,953 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-624,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 AKU
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 62,953 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 5 Nov 2024 52,573 miles

Swingarm bushes worn resulting in slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,961 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 46,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 43,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 40,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 40,632 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,843 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,740 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 29,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,322 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 24,322 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,930 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front engine mounting spacers badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,891 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,682 miles

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

front brake binds slightly

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 500 A-6?

Based on 5,551 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,521
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
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LR08 AKU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 24,278 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 500 A-6 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 AKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 500 A-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 500 A-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR08 AKU registered?

LR08 AKU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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