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MA08 NXW

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,252 mi
Last recorded33,252 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 NXW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 33,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 20,535 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 20,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 19,508 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 17,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 17,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 15,114 miles

Bar end weight missing from r/hand handlebar

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2019 15,114 miles

Bar end weight missing from r/hand handlebar

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 1,902 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 1,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 1,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 1,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,191 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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MA08 NXW is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MA08 NXW, 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 MA08 NXW registered?

MA08 NXW is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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