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WD08 LVG

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,021 mi
Last recorded28,021 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 LVG
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 28,021 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 23,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 23,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 22,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 21,044 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 21,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 19,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 12,895 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 12,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 11,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,675 miles

front pads wearing thin,

Fail 14 Mar 2013 8,169 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 8,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,169 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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WD08 LVG is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD08 LVG, 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 WD08 LVG registered?

WD08 LVG is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is WD08 LVG safe to buy?

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