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LB08 RYG

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,199 mi
Last recorded22,199 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-817,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 RYG
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 22,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 22,199 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 21,474 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 21,474 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake light switch cleaned & new spring fitted (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,137 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 21,133 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does not iluminate from front control Faulty switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 20,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 18,928 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 18,927 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 15,320 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 15,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,694 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 12,397 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 10,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 8,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 7,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 4,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 1,424 miles

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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LB08 RYG 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 77.8%.

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 LB08 RYG, 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 LB08 RYG registered?

LB08 RYG is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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