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FV08 TFA

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,691 mi
Last recorded30,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 TFA
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 30,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 30,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,195 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 30,195 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,839 miles

Chain tension alters as rear wheel is turned. Possibly due to worn chain and sprockets.

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 28,806 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Chain tension alters as rear wheel is turned. Possibly due to worn chain and sprockets.

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Must be in fixed aligned with the centre of the bike. (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,394 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Tight points in chain due to wear and seized links. (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,616 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 25,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,330 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 18,720 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 15,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,371 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 TFA is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TFA, 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 FV08 TFA registered?

FV08 TFA is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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