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EF08 XFV

2008 Honda CBR1000RR

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,222 mi
Last recorded9,222 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda CBR1000RR13,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XFV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000RR
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 9,222 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 9,222 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 8,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 8,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 8,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 7,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 7,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 7,471 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 7,230 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Steering head bearings have slight play in them. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 6,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 6,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 6,128 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 5,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,285 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 5,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Jun 2011 3,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 3,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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EF08 XFV is a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF08 XFV, 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 EF08 XFV registered?

EF08 XFV is a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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