Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8?

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 600 SA 8?

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 600 SA 8?

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.

How many 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 209 vehicles, the 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.2%, 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 600 SA 8?

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 600 SA 8 (2009)

209 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.2% first-time pass rate

2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8

CarHunch analysed 209 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8. 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 600 SA-8 posts an 81.1% first-time pass rate, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but nearly a quarter of these bikes (23%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point—a notable concern for safety-conscious buyers. The petrol variants achieve an 80.3% pass rate, broadly in line with expectations for this age group.

At a median mileage of just 21,345 miles, these machines are running light for their 15 years, suggesting many have been cherished hobby bikes rather than hard-worked commuters. The average of 1.16 failures and 4.0 advisories per vehicle points to routine wear items and minor issues rather than structural problems; before purchasing, have any prospective buy inspected for historical dangerous defects and ensure the service history is complete.

We have limited data for the 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

89.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

23%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.16

Over 9.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 13k–35k

For context

These stats describe 209 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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Before you buy a 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8

Based on MOT data from 209 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (94%)	196	88.9%	1.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 553 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 33.6%

186

Silver 28.2%

156

Black 23%

127

Grey 15.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8 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.

21,345

typical

12,535

low mileage

34,800

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8 vehicles fall between 12,535 and 34,800 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,535 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.

✓ 12,535–34,800 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8s sit.

⚠ Over 46,980 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 600 SA 8 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 61% of 2009 Honda Cbf 600 SA 8s are still active.

95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.

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

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.16

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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