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PJ08 XEW

2008 Honda CBF1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,126 mi
Last recorded30,126 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF100019,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XEW
MakeHonda
ModelCBF1000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 25,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 24,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 24,077 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 24,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 23,670 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 23,657 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 20,817 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 18,569 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,632 miles

Rear tyre has been repaired

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 16,624 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear tyre has been repaired

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,212 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 13,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,655 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF1000?

Based on 9,617 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,181
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 39
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 27
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PJ08 XEW is a 2008 Honda CBF1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 19,035 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 CBF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ08 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ08 XEW registered?

PJ08 XEW is a 2008 Honda CBF1000, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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