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EK08 GJG

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,016 mi
Last recorded25,016 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GJG
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 25,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 24,259 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 23,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 23,406 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 23,383 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 23,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 22,664 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 22,664 miles

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 21,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 21,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 15,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,680 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,560 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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EK08 GJG is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK08 GJG, 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 EK08 GJG registered?

EK08 GJG is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 GJG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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