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PJ08 LXH

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,700 mi
Last recorded33,700 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 LXH
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 33,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 33,623 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 33,611 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 33,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 32,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,658 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 31,658 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 31,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 30,310 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 30,290 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls clutch lever fouling (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 27,847 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,493 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,463 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 3 Jul 2015 25,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,310 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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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PJ08 LXH is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ08 LXH, 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 PJ08 LXH registered?

PJ08 LXH is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 LXH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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