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FV08 VOD

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,727 mi
Last recorded22,727 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VOD
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 22,727 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 22,727 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 22,725 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 20,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 20,531 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 16,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 16,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 14,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 14,469 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 11,773 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,863 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 9,863 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 8,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 4,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 2,711 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 VOD 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 68.8%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

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

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