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L17 KPK

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,839 mi
Last recorded34,839 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 KPK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 34,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 32,698 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 30,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 30,785 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 30,067 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 29,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 28,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,922 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 26,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 25,108 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,309 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 21,260 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 21,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 18,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 14,184 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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L17 KPK is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 13,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L17 KPK, 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 18 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 KPK registered?

L17 KPK is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is L17 KPK safe to buy?

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