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RV08 BPU

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 BPU
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 114,179 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 111,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 110,499 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 108,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 106,944 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,029 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,887 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 98,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,648 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,488 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,764 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,217 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-7?

Based on 10,790 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 26
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RV08 BPU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 17,308 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-7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 BPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV08 BPU registered?

RV08 BPU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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