Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles, the 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cbf 1000 A 9 (2009)

161 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.3% first-time pass rate

2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9

CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Honda CBF 1000 A-9 is a reliably built bike, with an 86.2% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, though nearly one in five examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a factor worth probing on any used purchase. These machines are typically ridden sensibly, averaging just under 20,000 miles, which suggests low annual use and less mechanical stress than sportier competitors might endure.

The average CBF 1000 picks up 1.12 failures and 4.1 advisories per test, indicating minor wear items rather than structural problems—typical for a middleweight commuter bike of this age. Before committing to one, get the seller's full MOT history and have a mechanic inspect the dangerous defect flags on the V5C, because those records will tell you exactly what went wrong and whether it's been properly sorted.

We have limited data for the 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.12

Over 11.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–25k

For context

These stats describe 161 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	153	90.9%	1.18

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,397

typical

12,439

low mileage

24,664

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9 vehicles fall between 12,439 and 24,664 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,439 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,439–24,664 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9s sit.

⚠ Over 33,296 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9 — Still on the Road

Most 2009 Honda Cbf 1000 A 9s are still being driven.

Strong survival — 105 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.12

Avg failures per vehicle

4.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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