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LX08 XEL

2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,813 mi
Last recorded38,813 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-624,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XEL
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 38,813 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 38,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 38,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 38,781 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,521 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,061 miles

Rear pads getting low

Rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,081 miles

front tyre getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,555 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 13,555 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,050 miles

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

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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LX08 XEL is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX08 XEL, 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 LX08 XEL registered?

LX08 XEL is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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