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JJ59 BYE

2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-a

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,826 mi
Last recorded28,826 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-a16,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ59 BYE
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-a
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 28,826 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 28,811 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 26,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 26,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,674 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 13,856 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 13,856 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from every joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 12,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 10,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 9,920 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,049 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 8,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 7,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 7,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 6,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 R-a?

Based on 1,959 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
941
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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JJ59 BYE is a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-a in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 16,502 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-a fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJ59 BYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 R-a typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 R-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JJ59 BYE registered?

JJ59 BYE is a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 R-a, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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