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

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?

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?

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 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% 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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 201 vehicles, the 2009 Honda Cbf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Honda Cbf?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Honda Cbf are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (49.2% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (48.3% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (36.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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

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 (2009)

201 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.4% first-time pass rate

2009 Honda Cbf

CarHunch analysed 201 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Cbf. 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 passes its MOT on the first attempt 81.4% of the time, just slightly above the UK average of 80%, which suggests broadly average reliability—though the concerning figure here is that 30.3% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable levels for a buyer's peace of mind. Petrol versus diesel breakdowns aren't applicable to a motorcycle, but this high dangerous defect rate is a genuine red flag.

At 15,220 miles average for a 16-year-old bike, these CBFs show typical usage for their age. Owners typically pick up 1.73 failures and 6.0 advisories per MOT cycle, suggesting minor wear items crop up regularly but major structural issues are not the norm. Before committing to one, ask the seller for full MOT history and specifically check whether this individual machine has ever flagged a dangerous defect—that 30% statistic means one in three have had one, and you want to know if you're looking at one of them.

We have limited data for the 2009 Honda Cbf — 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

81.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

30.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.73

Over 8.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 7k–19k

For context

These stats describe 201 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 201 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 49.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 36.7%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 30%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 23.3%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Suspension & steering 10.6%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Honda Cbf

Based on MOT data from 201 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.4% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,936 Honda Cbf vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31.4%

2,491

Red 30.7%

2,436

White 21.5%

1,705

Grey 10.7%

850

Silver 4.5%

359

Blue 0.6%

Yellow 0.4%

Green 0.1%

Orange 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Honda Cbf 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.

13,314

typical

7,299

low mileage

19,024

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Honda Cbf vehicles fall between 7,299 and 19,024 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,299 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.

✓ 7,299–19,024 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Honda Cbfs sit.

⚠ Over 25,682 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 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2009 Honda Cbfs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of 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

8.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.73

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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