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YY08 LVS

2008 Honda Cbf 1000-8

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,709 mi
Last recorded15,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000-818,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LVS
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 15,709 miles

adv surface corrosion on frame and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2023 15,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 15,511 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 14,046 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 12,913 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 12,803 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 3,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 3,404 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf 1000-8?

Based on 1,296 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
1,243
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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YY08 LVS is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000-8 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf 1000-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 18,038 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 1000-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 LVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YY08 LVS registered?

YY08 LVS is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000-8, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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