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KU09 KVM

2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,670 mi
Last recorded80,670 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-912,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 KVM
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-9
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 80,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 74,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 68,097 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,295 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 51,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 13,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 5,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 5,909 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,512 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' centre position (2.2.1a)

slight freeplay on rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jan 2016 15,820 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' centre position (2.2.1a)

slight freeplay on rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jan 2015 5,258 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 5,258 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 5,258 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 4,192 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 2,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 R-9?

Based on 3,819 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
904
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 8
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KU09 KVM is a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,972 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 R-9 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU09 KVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 R-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 R-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU09 KVM registered?

KU09 KVM is a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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