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MW08 GLW

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,971 mi
Last recorded24,971 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 GLW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,971 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 24,223 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 24,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 22,865 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 22,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 11,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 6,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not working

Pass 31 May 2014 6,334 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 6,334 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 5,720 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,787 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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MW08 GLW is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW08 GLW, 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 MW08 GLW registered?

MW08 GLW is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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