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FY08 ECV

2008 Honda CBR1000RR

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,267 mi
Last recorded21,267 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBR1000RR13,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ECV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000RR
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 21,267 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 21,263 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 21,251 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 21,239 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 21,239 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 20,860 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 20,835 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 20,835 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 16,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,137 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 10,137 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,395 miles

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

registration plate light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,233 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 7,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2013 5,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,103 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 4,085 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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FY08 ECV is a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY08 ECV, 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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FY08 ECV is a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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