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WP57 XWF

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,165 mi
Last recorded37,165 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-717,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XWF
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 37,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 35,974 miles

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

Oil level low

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 35,974 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level low

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 35,450 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,421 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 34,421 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 32,463 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 30,804 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,135 miles

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

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

steering notchy

Fail 11 Jun 2020 29,134 miles

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

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

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

steering notchy

Pass 23 May 2019 26,844 miles

steering slightly notchy

Fail 14 May 2019 26,839 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering slightly notchy

Pass 14 May 2018 23,619 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear brake pads on service limit

rear drive chain needs lube

Pass 16 May 2017 20,940 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,969 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,023 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 9,970 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 6,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 4,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 1,893 miles

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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WP57 XWF is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP57 XWF, 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.

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What year was WP57 XWF registered?

WP57 XWF is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-7, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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