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RO09 VTE

2009 Honda CBR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,990 mi
Last recorded25,990 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda CBR100011,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 VTE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 25,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 25,222 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 25,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 23,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 23,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 21,953 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 20,748 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 18,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 12,631 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 10,274 miles

Rear seat cover fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 10,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear seat cover fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 9,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,925 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 5,335 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000?

Based on 3,934 MOT tests across 393 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
821
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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RO09 VTE is a 2009 Honda CBR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Honda CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 11,566 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 CBR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO09 VTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RO09 VTE registered?

RO09 VTE is a 2009 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is RO09 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 VTE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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