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SO08 LVW

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,394 mi
Last recorded25,394 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 LVW
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 25,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 25,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 24,799 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 24,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 21,613 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 21,613 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 19,456 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 17,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,384 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 7,384 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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SO08 LVW is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO08 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 LVW registered?

SO08 LVW is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is SO08 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 LVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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