MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake switch inoperative (1.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CBF500?
Based on 20,608 MOT tests across 1,723 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA08 SWY is a 2008 Honda CBF500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SA08 SWY, 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 SA08 SWY registered?
SA08 SWY is a 2008 Honda CBF500, first registered on 5 April 2008.
Is SA08 SWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA08 SWY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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