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VK09 OKL

2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-912,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 OKL
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 55,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 54,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 53,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,794 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 31,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,499 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 29,499 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,413 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 17,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 4,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,708 miles

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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VK09 OKL is a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,972 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 VK09 OKL, 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 17 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 R-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK09 OKL registered?

VK09 OKL is a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-9, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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