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MJ08 FHL

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,967 mi
Last recorded38,967 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 FHL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 38,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 38,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,737 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 38,726 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 34,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,957 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 33,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Missing lens. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 33,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 28,658 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2017 26,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,333 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 21,333 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 12,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 12,867 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,589 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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MJ08 FHL is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ08 FHL, 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.

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What year was MJ08 FHL registered?

MJ08 FHL is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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