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MK55 BYK

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,269 mi
Last recorded20,269 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 BYK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 20,269 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 20,269 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 18,899 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 18,899 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 18,475 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 17,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 16,727 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 18,396 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 15,403 miles

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

indicaters flashing fast but not more than 120 times per min

rear lights affected by another light

Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 6,737 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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MK55 BYK is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Black 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 MK55 BYK, 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 MK55 BYK registered?

MK55 BYK is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is MK55 BYK safe to buy?

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