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AO08 HCX

2008 Honda CBR1000RR

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,095 mi
Last recorded27,095 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBR1000RR13,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HCX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000RR
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 27,095 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 27,095 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 16,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 15,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 12,561 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 11 Feb 2023 12,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing

Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,049 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 11,049 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 11,025 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 8,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,127 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,488 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 7,420 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,667 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000RR?

Based on 73,826 MOT tests across 6,890 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
864
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
6,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 708
reflector on motorcycle missing 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 240
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 235
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 179
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AO08 HCX is a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda CBR1000RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,797 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 CBR1000RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 HCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000RR typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Honda CBR1000RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 HCX registered?

AO08 HCX is a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is AO08 HCX safe to buy?

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