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VU08 XKN

2008 Honda CBF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF60017,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XKN
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,690 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 73,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 19,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 16,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,109 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Sep 2016 16,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 14,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 12,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 12,127 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 5,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 5,193 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 3,517 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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VU08 XKN is a 2008 Honda CBF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU08 XKN, 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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What year was VU08 XKN registered?

VU08 XKN is a 2008 Honda CBF600, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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