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MJ08 FGC

2008 Honda Cbf 1000-7

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,028 mi
Last recorded33,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000-717,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 FGC
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,028 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 26,314 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 26,181 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 22,016 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 22,016 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 16,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,526 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,316 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 7,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 6,380 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000-7?

Based on 1,354 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
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MJ08 FGC is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000-7 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,962 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 1000-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ08 FGC registered?

MJ08 FGC is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000-7, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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