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AF08 BDR

2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,696 mi
Last recorded19,696 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-913,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BDR
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-9
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 19,696 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 19,696 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 19,565 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 19,555 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 19,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 14,770 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 14,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 14,423 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 14,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 10,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,097 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 5,445 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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AF08 BDR is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF08 BDR, 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.

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What year was AF08 BDR registered?

AF08 BDR is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is AF08 BDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BDR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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