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YT08 HRF

2008 Honda CB1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,688 mi
Last recorded48,688 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CB100013,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HRF
MakeHonda
ModelCB1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 48,688 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 48,688 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,289 miles

Exhaust slightly loose silencers to centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 47,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust slightly loose silencers to centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 44,588 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

both silencers clamps missing underneath

Pass 4 Apr 2020 42,139 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 42,139 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 39,290 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 38,277 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 33,976 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,328 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,613 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1000?

Based on 8,993 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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YT08 HRF is a 2008 Honda CB1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda CB1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 13,881 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 CB1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT08 HRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CB1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YT08 HRF registered?

YT08 HRF is a 2008 Honda CB1000, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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