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PL08 VUW

2008 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,355 mi
Last recorded32,355 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr13,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VUW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 30,623 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 29,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 27,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 26,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,589 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 25,578 miles

Horn not working intermittent (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 23,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 22,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,477 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 20,144 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,144 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,115 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,115 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 5,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 14,983 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,983 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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PL08 VUW is a 2008 Honda Cbr in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,200 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cbr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL08 VUW registered?

PL08 VUW is a 2008 Honda Cbr, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is PL08 VUW safe to buy?

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