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PL08 DFP

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,711 mi
Last recorded32,711 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-817,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 DFP
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-8
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 32,711 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 32,294 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 31,915 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 31,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,729 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,264 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 28,842 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 26,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,017 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,015 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,039 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 13,039 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,279 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-8?

Based on 3,188 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,112
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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PL08 DFP is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,053 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-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 DFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL08 DFP registered?

PL08 DFP is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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