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PL08 FVB

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-7

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,939 mi
Last recorded13,939 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-712,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FVB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 13,939 miles

Only to be used in daylight hours and not at times of reduced visibility

Pass 23 Apr 2025 13,619 miles

Only to be used in daylight hours and not at times of reduced visibility

Fail 11 Apr 2025 13,619 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested n/s disc pushing pads back so no brake effort (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bent (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Only to be used in daylight hours and not at times of reduced visibility

Pass 25 May 2018 7,891 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 7,891 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 7,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 7,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 7,706 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,119 miles

security of rear brake light switch.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 7,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

security of rear brake light switch.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,768 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1000 RR-7?

Based on 6,040 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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PL08 FVB is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-7 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,668 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-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 FVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1000 RR-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL08 FVB registered?

PL08 FVB is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-7, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for PL08 FVB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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