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MW08 UYV

2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,002 mi
Last recorded12,002 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-913,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 UYV
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 R-9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 12,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 11,841 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 8,473 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 8,473 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 8,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 7,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 6,188 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 6,187 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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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MW08 UYV is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW08 UYV, 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 MW08 UYV registered?

MW08 UYV is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 R-9, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is MW08 UYV safe to buy?

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