CarVerify

Free Car Check

FH08 VEX

2008 Honda Cb 900 F-5

Silver Petrol 919cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,712 mi
Last recorded33,712 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 900 F-515,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VEX
MakeHonda
ModelCb 900 F-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc
View full Honda Cb 900 F-5 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 33,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 33,258 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 33,258 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,125 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,494 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 31,494 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 28,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 26,546 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 26,546 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 16,093 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 14,001 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre tread getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,282 miles

front and rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,820 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

one of two rear light bulbs not working

Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,263 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 900 F-5?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
1,028
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Full Honda Cb 900 F-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FH08 VEX is a 2008 Honda Cb 900 F-5 in Silver with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cb 900 F-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 15,795 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 900 F-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH08 VEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 900 F-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cb 900 F-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH08 VEX?

You can check the full history of FH08 VEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH08 VEX registered?

FH08 VEX is a 2008 Honda Cb 900 F-5, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is FH08 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 VEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH08 VEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FH08 VEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.