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RA08 DVC

2008 Honda CBF250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,830 mi
Last recorded20,830 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF2508,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 DVC
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 20,830 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 20,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 19,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,488 miles

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 27,280 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside hand grip loose

Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,197 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 18,069 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 9,817 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 4,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,278 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 4,278 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 4,169 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 4,169 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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RA08 DVC is a 2008 Honda CBF250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 8,946 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 DVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA08 DVC registered?

RA08 DVC is a 2008 Honda CBF250, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is RA08 DVC safe to buy?

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