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HG08 ZVJ

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,988 mi
Last recorded31,988 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-817,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 ZVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 31,988 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 31,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 31,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 30,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 29,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 28,706 miles

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

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

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

fork stanchion pitting

Fail 27 Aug 2021 28,706 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

fork stanchion pitting

Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,821 miles

re align rear wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,800 miles

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

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

Rear plug in rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2018 16,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,300 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 12,300 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,854 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake pads low

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 10 May 2014 9,112 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Slight bind on front brakes.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,145 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 8,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,336 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

rear brake pads low.

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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HG08 ZVJ is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 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 HG08 ZVJ, 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 HG08 ZVJ registered?

HG08 ZVJ is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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