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MJ08 XYB

2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,948 mi
Last recorded63,948 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-624,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XYB
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 500 A-6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,948 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,736 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 61,736 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly master cylinder sticking and not returning correctly (3.1.3d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,620 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,660 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,833 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,787 miles

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

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

tack in front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,965 miles

Front & rear tyre out of shape . Rear tyre close to legal limits

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,885 miles

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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MJ08 XYB is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ08 XYB, 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 MJ08 XYB registered?

MJ08 XYB is a 2008 Honda Cbf 500 A-6, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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