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RE08 XCF

2008 Honda CBF250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,524 mi
Last recorded40,524 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF2508,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XCF
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 40,524 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 38,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,209 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots within length (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 35,105 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 26,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 20,678 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 16,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 13,655 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 11,267 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 7,713 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 7,712 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,518 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,530 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 4,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,390 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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RE08 XCF is a 2008 Honda CBF250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE08 XCF, 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 RE08 XCF registered?

RE08 XCF is a 2008 Honda CBF250, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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