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OV18 XSJ

2018 Honda Cbf

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,722 mi
Last recorded26,722 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Honda Cbf9,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 XSJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 26,722 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 26,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front fork stanction chrome damaged

Front mudguard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,053 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 22,053 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied hitting throttle housing (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 17,089 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 11,065 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 11,057 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 9,465 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notch in centre of movement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf?

Based on 44,400 MOT tests across 7,994 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 194
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OV18 XSJ is a 2018 Honda Cbf in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Honda Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,008 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV18 XSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 8 years old, this Honda Cbf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV18 XSJ registered?

OV18 XSJ is a 2018 Honda Cbf, first registered on 5 May 2018.

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