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PE08 WVF

2008 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,335 mi
Last recorded43,335 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF50023,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WVF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 43,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,433 miles

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

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 37,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 35,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,446 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 31,412 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,004 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,660 miles

Engine mount missing due to engine lug broken but not affecting structure safety or handling of motorcycle.

Gear lever bent

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,602 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 19,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 19,725 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

fork legs bent

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,280 miles

ABS light stays on until 8mph is reached and goes out.

Side stand a bit stiff to operate.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,578 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?

Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,444
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,723
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 310
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
wheel bearings have excessive free play 151
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 144
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PE08 WVF is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBF500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE08 WVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE08 WVF registered?

PE08 WVF is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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