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GL08 FVX

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,322 mi
Last recorded27,322 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FVX
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 27,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 26,016 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has been plugged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 24,319 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in linkage bearings/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 22,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 22,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 21,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,670 miles

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Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 19,977 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,008 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 19,008 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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GL08 FVX is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL08 FVX, 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 GL08 FVX registered?

GL08 FVX is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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