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GD08 LCL

2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-9

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,555 mi
Last recorded37,555 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-912,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 LCL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 RA-9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 37,555 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 37,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 35,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 34,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 33,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,802 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 30,789 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 28,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 28,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,789 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,572 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 12 Jul 2016 18,570 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies with front brake control (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,940 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 10,103 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 10,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,264 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 5,809 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 RA-9?

Based on 4,345 MOT tests across 410 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
942
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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GD08 LCL is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-9 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,674 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 Cb 1000 RA-9 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD08 LCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 RA-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 RA-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD08 LCL registered?

GD08 LCL is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-9, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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