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PL08 VVE

2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,045 mi
Last recorded30,045 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-817,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VVE
MakeHonda
ModelCbf 1000 A-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 30,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 29,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 29,756 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 29,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,435 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 29,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,320 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 29,287 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,150 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,801 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,141 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,360 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,299 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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PL08 VVE is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PL08 VVE, 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 PL08 VVE registered?

PL08 VVE is a 2008 Honda Cbf 1000 A-8, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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