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LR08 ZNK

2008 Honda CBF500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,947 mi
Last recorded45,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF50023,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ZNK
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2019 45,947 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Mount spacers deteriorated and splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Joint clamp missing

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust headers rotten

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Slight rubbing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,880 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,599 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 41,599 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,800 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,946 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,887 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Left hand mirror glass broken.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,774 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 24,774 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 18,544 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,544 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))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,927 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 13,927 miles

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

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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LR08 ZNK is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR08 ZNK, 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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LR08 ZNK is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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