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AU08 VCV

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,378 mi
Last recorded16,378 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VCV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 16,378 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 15,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 12,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 6,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 5,989 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 5,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 5,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,035 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 5,035 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 4,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 3,477 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 3,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 2,506 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8?

Based on 9,609 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
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AU08 VCV is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 13,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 VCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 VCV registered?

AU08 VCV is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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