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YY08 BYD

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,993 mi
Last recorded43,993 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-817,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 BYD
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 43,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 43,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 41,707 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 40,962 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 40,294 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 39,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 38,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 24,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,376 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,793 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 17,784 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000 A-8?

Based on 3,188 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,112
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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YY08 BYD is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY08 BYD registered?

YY08 BYD is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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