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GV08 OWU

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-817,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OWU
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 48,792 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 48,786 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,591 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 40,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,837 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 38,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 33,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,233 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 30,304 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 26,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,656 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 17,773 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 12,293 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 12,293 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 7,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 7,376 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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GV08 OWU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GV08 OWU, 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 GV08 OWU registered?

GV08 OWU is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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