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GJ08 YJO

2008 Honda CBR1000RR

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,327 mi
Last recorded30,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda CBR1000RR13,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 YJO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000RR
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 30,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 29,237 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 28,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,520 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 28,519 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,133 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,871 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,320 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 22,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 16,687 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy no markings found (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 14,105 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 14,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jan 2015 12,934 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 12,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 9,462 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 9,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,769 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 6,296 miles

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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GJ08 YJO is a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ08 YJO, 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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What year was GJ08 YJO registered?

GJ08 YJO is a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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