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YY08 XEJ

2008 Honda CBF250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,059 mi
Last recorded11,059 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF2508,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 XEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 11,059 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 8,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 6,566 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 6,566 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 5,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 4,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 4,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 4,378 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 4,378 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 3,585 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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YY08 XEJ is a 2008 Honda CBF250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 8,946 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 XEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY08 XEJ registered?

YY08 XEJ is a 2008 Honda CBF250, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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