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WG57 SKZ

2008 Honda Cbf

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,339 mi
Last recorded10,339 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbf14,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 SKZ
MakeHonda
ModelCbf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 10,339 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 10,056 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 10,029 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has reduced damping

Pass 14 Oct 2020 9,684 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 9,659 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 9,541 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 9,541 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 9,314 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 9,310 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 8,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 8,464 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 7,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5MM (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2016 7,371 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5MM (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2015 6,498 miles

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

front tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 5,413 miles

rear tyre has a repair

Pass 2 Oct 2013 4,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 3,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 2,980 miles

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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WG57 SKZ is a 2008 Honda Cbf in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG57 SKZ, 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 WG57 SKZ registered?

WG57 SKZ is a 2008 Honda Cbf, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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