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RJ08 GFV

2008 Honda CBF1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,473 mi
Last recorded45,473 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF100019,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 GFV
MakeHonda
ModelCBF1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,473 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 45,329 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 45,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,077 miles

Slight bind on front wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 44,673 miles

Front brake has slight bind

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,612 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,427 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Disc deformed

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 44,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Disc deformed

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 44,243 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both sides (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,729 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,097 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,176 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 41,176 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 36,673 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 36,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 30,905 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 28,292 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 26,025 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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RJ08 GFV is a 2008 Honda CBF1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJ08 GFV, 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 RJ08 GFV registered?

RJ08 GFV is a 2008 Honda CBF1000, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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