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SV08 CKF

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,777 mi
Last recorded14,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 CKF
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 14,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 14,412 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 14,137 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 14,137 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working FRONT OPERATED SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2023 14,136 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working FRONT OPERATED SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 13,494 miles

Front cracked mudguard

Front exhaust has some light corrosion

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2021 13,494 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front cracked mudguard

Front exhaust has some light corrosion

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2020 11,127 miles

front brake slight bind

front tyre low tread

Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 10,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 9,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,744 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 4,348 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 4,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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SV08 CKF is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV08 CKF, 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 SV08 CKF registered?

SV08 CKF is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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