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SG58 VDX

2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-9

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,043 mi
Last recorded30,043 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-912,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 VDX
MakeHonda
ModelCb 1000 RA-9
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 30,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 29,331 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 27,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 25,187 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 21,345 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 18,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 15,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 15,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,510 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 12,510 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 9,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 8,109 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 7,240 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 6,998 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Seat Hump fitted and rear footrests removed

Pass 28 Jun 2014 6,998 miles

Seat Hump fitted and rear footrests removed

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 1000 RA-9?

Based on 4,345 MOT tests across 410 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
942
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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SG58 VDX is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-9 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,674 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 RA-9 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG58 VDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 1000 RA-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cb 1000 RA-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG58 VDX registered?

SG58 VDX is a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 RA-9, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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