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RE08 XCO

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,356 mi
Last recorded71,356 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XCO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,125 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 70,125 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,306 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 69,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,173 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 67,934 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 67,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 63,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 May 2016 57,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 46,082 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 May 2013 39,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,703 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 24,309 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 May 2011 24,309 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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RE08 XCO is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE08 XCO, 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 RE08 XCO registered?

RE08 XCO is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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