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KU09 KVE

2009 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,004 mi
Last recorded50,004 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 KVE
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 50,004 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 49,960 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,054 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 29,785 miles

Nearside Front Front O/S brake disc free play in Rivet

Pass 8 Jan 2021 26,785 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 26,785 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,028 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 22,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 20,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 20,167 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 17,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 17,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 16,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 10,433 miles

advise new clutch cable due to damage at lever.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 6,854 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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KU09 KVE is a 2009 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 13,142 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 KU09 KVE, 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 17 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU09 KVE is a 2009 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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