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YY08 BYO

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,588 mi
Last recorded23,588 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 BYO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 23,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 23,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 23,019 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 22,311 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy baffle fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 22,092 miles

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 19,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 18,024 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,379 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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YY08 BYO 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY08 BYO, 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 YY08 BYO registered?

YY08 BYO is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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