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PY08 KXD

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,256 mi
Last recorded20,256 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 KXD
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 20,256 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 20,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 19,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 18,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 18,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 18,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2021 18,377 miles

Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 18,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 17,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 15,761 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 14,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,475 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,648 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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PY08 KXD is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Red 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 PY08 KXD, 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 PY08 KXD registered?

PY08 KXD is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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