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AU08 VHM

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,831 mi
Last recorded36,831 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VHM
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 2,568 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 36,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 36,569 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 34,918 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 33,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,634 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 28,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 25,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 22,728 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 11,690 miles

Bolt missing from offside subframe

Fail 17 May 2014 11,690 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Bolt missing from offside subframe

Pass 2 May 2013 5,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 5,280 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 VHM is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

AU08 VHM is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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