HONDA CBF 1000-8

998cc Petrol Class 2

#1604 of 5426 overall #209 of 921 HONDAs #976 of 2787 other bikes

88.0%

first-time pass rate

6.5%

failed outright

17,624

median miles at test

1,096

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The CBF 1000-8's first-time pass rate has fallen 10.6 points since 2011, 97.1% to 86.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the CBF 1000-8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage CBF 1000-8 passes first time 93.3% of the time; by 40k that's 85.0%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a CBF 1000-8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	16	14.8	0.8×
tyres and wheels	15	13.9	0.6×
brakes	15	13.9	0.3×
suspension	14	13	1.6×
lighting and signalling	14	13	0.3×
steering and suspension	12	11.1	0.3×
tyres	10	9.3	0.9×
steering	7	6.5	1.5×
audible warning (Horn)	3	2.8	1.5×
structure and attachments	2	1.9	0.3×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the CBF 1000-8 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CBF 1000-8.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2008 (89.1% pass). Weakest: 2010 (83.7%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

HONDA CBF 1000-8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA CBF 1000-8 reliable?

The HONDA CBF 1000-8 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.0% of its 1,096 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1604 of 5426 models.

What does a CBF 1000-8 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 15% of all defects recorded against failed CBF 1000-8 tests.

What is the best year of CBF 1000-8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (89.1%) and 2010 worst (83.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a CBF 1000-8 last?

The median CBF 1000-8 shows 17,624 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 85.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.