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BL08 VKJ

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,781 mi
Last recorded22,781 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 22,781 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2025 21,771 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 20,131 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 17,611 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 15,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 13,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 12,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 10,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 4,392 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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BL08 VKJ is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL08 VKJ, 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 BL08 VKJ registered?

BL08 VKJ is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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