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YC08 VAM

2008 Honda Cb 1300 SA-7

White Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,694 mi
Last recorded37,694 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 1300 SA-715,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VAM
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1300 SA-7
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 37,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 36,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 36,477 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 36,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 36,209 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 35,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,880 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,327 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1300 SA-7?

Based on 1,200 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Headlamp aim too high 3
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 2
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YC08 VAM is a 2008 Honda Cb 1300 SA-7 in White with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cb 1300 SA-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 15,306 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 Cb 1300 SA-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC08 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1300 SA-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cb 1300 SA-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC08 VAM registered?

YC08 VAM is a 2008 Honda Cb 1300 SA-7, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 VAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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