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VN08 OTS

2008 Honda Cbf 250-6

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,323 mi
Last recorded10,323 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 250-69,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OTS
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 250-6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 10,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 10,310 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 7,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 5,491 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 5,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 4,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 3,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 3,291 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 2,467 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 1,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 1,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 10,630 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 10,630 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Uneven wear to front tyre

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 250-6?

Based on 2,145 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
719
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 18
Drive chain worn to excess 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 7
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VN08 OTS is a 2008 Honda Cbf 250-6 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 250-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 9,702 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 250-6 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 OTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 250-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 250-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN08 OTS registered?

VN08 OTS is a 2008 Honda Cbf 250-6, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is VN08 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 OTS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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