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SW08 OUH

2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,046 mi
Last recorded17,046 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-813,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 OUH
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 17,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 16,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 16,508 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 14,953 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 14,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2022 14,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2021 14,551 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 14,492 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 12,303 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 10,609 miles

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering front brake lines rubbing on fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 8,605 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 7,678 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

none standard numberplate

Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 1,257 miles

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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SW08 OUH is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW08 OUH, 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 SW08 OUH registered?

SW08 OUH is a 2008 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-8, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is SW08 OUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 OUH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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