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RV08 HFA

2008 Honda CBF500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,377 mi
Last recorded69,377 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF50023,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HFA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 69,377 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,313 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,733 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,359 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 68,359 miles

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,294 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,292 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,123 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,017 miles

Both front engine mounts deteriorated

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Side luggage racks have a insecure mounting

Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,017 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Both front engine mounts deteriorated

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Side luggage racks have a insecure mounting

Pass 11 Feb 2012 48,919 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,709 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 34,709 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?

Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,444
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,723
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 310
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 163
wheel bearings have excessive free play 151
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 144
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RV08 HFA is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,604 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 CBF500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 HFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV08 HFA registered?

RV08 HFA is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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