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LG08 ETY

2008 Honda Cbf

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

14,088 mi
Last recorded14,088 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf14,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ETY
MakeHonda
ModelCbf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 14,088 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 14,088 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2025 14,049 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 13,973 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Lower shock absorber mount to rear swing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine mount spacer corroding, does not affect security of engine mount at this time. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 13,963 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working Front brake lever switch does not operate stop light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Lower shock absorber mount to rear swing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine mount spacer corroding, does not affect security of engine mount at this time. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 13,749 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 13,749 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 13,175 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

frame and swingarm has some corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2022 13,170 miles

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

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

frame and swingarm has some corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 12,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 12,498 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber has some corrosion

frame has some corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2020 12,498 miles

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

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber has some corrosion

frame has some corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 12,102 miles

Chain may need adjusting.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 11,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 11,448 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,103 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 10,103 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 9,432 miles

frt tyre has a plug fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 9,432 miles

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

frt tyre has a plug fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 8,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 8,483 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2012 6,976 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 6,920 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 6,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,971 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 5,971 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbf?

Based on 44,400 MOT tests across 7,994 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
7,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 194
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LG08 ETY is a 2008 Honda Cbf in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 14,392 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 ETY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG08 ETY registered?

LG08 ETY is a 2008 Honda Cbf, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is LG08 ETY safe to buy?

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