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VEZ 4228

2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,249 mi
Last recorded27,249 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-913,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 4228
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 27,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 27,068 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 26,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,775 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 15,688 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 14,793 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 14,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,732 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 12,732 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 11,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 R-9?

Based on 3,819 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
904
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 8
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VEZ 4228 is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 13,391 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 Cb 1000 R-9 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEZ 4228, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 R-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 R-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEZ 4228 registered?

VEZ 4228 is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is VEZ 4228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 4228 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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