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FV08 BCO

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,237 mi
Last recorded27,237 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BCO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 27,237 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 27,228 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 23,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 23,113 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 17,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 17,794 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 13,706 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear mono shock linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 13,706 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear mono shock linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 9,159 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cracking at base (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 6,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 6,076 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 5,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,988 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 4,988 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 3,657 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 3,657 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 2,954 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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FV08 BCO is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV08 BCO, 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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FV08 BCO is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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