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SO08 UNE

2008 Honda CBF250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,580 mi
Last recorded13,580 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBF2508,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 UNE
MakeHonda
ModelCBF250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 13,580 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 13,580 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 13,580 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 11,451 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 10,163 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 9,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 6,940 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 2,610 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 2,610 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 2,138 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 2,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 1,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 1,520 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 1,212 miles

rear tyre has crazing on the sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 652 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF250?

Based on 8,978 MOT tests across 742 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
715
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
742
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Drive chain excessively loose 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 47
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SO08 UNE is a 2008 Honda CBF250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 8,946 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 CBF250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO08 UNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO08 UNE registered?

SO08 UNE is a 2008 Honda CBF250, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is SO08 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 UNE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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