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LR08 ZFP

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,245 mi
Last recorded38,245 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-817,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ZFP
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,245 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 38,242 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake lever stiff/seized (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 33,656 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 33,656 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 31,736 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 30,673 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 26,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 21,707 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 21,707 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 17,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 15,723 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,758 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,105 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,614 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 6,252 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-8?

Based on 3,188 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,112
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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LR08 ZFP is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,053 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-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 ZFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR08 ZFP registered?

LR08 ZFP is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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