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CV08 HLY

2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-8

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,460 mi
Last recorded62,460 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-815,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 HLY
MakeHonda
ModelCb 600 FA-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 62,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 58,892 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 58,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 54,669 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 54,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 44,869 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 40,685 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,218 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,814 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,469 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 22,586 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,873 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 13,873 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 6,676 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 600 FA-8?

Based on 4,693 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,165
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 17
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CV08 HLY is a 2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-8 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,852 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 Cb 600 FA-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV08 HLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 600 FA-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cb 600 FA-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV08 HLY registered?

CV08 HLY is a 2008 Honda Cb 600 FA-8, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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