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YY08 XFC

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,197 mi
Last recorded32,197 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 XFC
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 32,197 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 31,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 30,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 29,543 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 29,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 29,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 29,390 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,165 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 29,159 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements smaller than std size (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,427 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 XFC is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

YY08 XFC is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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