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MW08 GTU

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,337 mi
Last recorded22,337 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 GTU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 22,337 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 22,330 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 21,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 20,790 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 18,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 17,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,180 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 17,180 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 14,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 11,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 8,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 6,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 6,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 2,898 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 GTU is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

MW08 GTU is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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