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RV08 OES

2008 Honda CBF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,663 mi
Last recorded59,663 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF60017,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OES
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 59,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 59,281 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,929 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 58,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 49,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 45,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose close to fail. (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to fail. (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2017 45,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose close to fail. (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to fail. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,365 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,141 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,025 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,633 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 14,633 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 9,941 miles

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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RV08 OES is a 2008 Honda CBF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV08 OES, 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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RV08 OES is a 2008 Honda CBF600, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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