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RA08 XBG

2008 Honda CBF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,730 mi
Last recorded45,730 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF60017,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 XBG
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 45,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 43,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,769 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 38,769 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,430 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping in front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 33,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,919 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 29,919 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 27,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,071 miles

Brake fittings not recommended for road use

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2017 22,067 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Engine bolt loose (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp switch faulty Clutch lever interfering with pass switch (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

Brake fittings not recommended for road use

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,266 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 18,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 16,718 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,364 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,796 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 7,679 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 3,042 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 3,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Honda CBF600?

Based on 51,353 MOT tests across 4,122 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 612
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 503
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
wheel bearings have excessive free play 254
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RA08 XBG is a 2008 Honda CBF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,388 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 CBF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 612 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 XBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA08 XBG registered?

RA08 XBG is a 2008 Honda CBF600, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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