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MK07 XLJ

2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-719,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 XLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 65,440 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 65,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 64,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 63,078 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 63,078 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 59,356 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 59,356 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,227 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,106 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 53,861 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,045 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,845 miles

Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,978 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-7?

Based on 10,790 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 26
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MK07 XLJ is a 2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,419 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-7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK07 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK07 XLJ registered?

MK07 XLJ is a 2007 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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