Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 312 vehicles, the 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 (2008)

312 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.2% first-time pass rate

2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9

CarHunch analysed 312 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 312 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2008 Honda CB 1000 RA-9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 50.6%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for this motorcycle cohort. While dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 8%, the low pass rate suggests these bikes frequently need repairs or maintenance before passing inspection.

With a median mileage of just under 12,000 miles for bikes now 16 years old, these machines have been ridden sparingly, yet they still average 0.66 failures and 2.3 advisories per test. If you're considering one, expect to budget for typical wear items and run a thorough pre-purchase inspection, since age and inactivity often cause more problems than miles alone.

The 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.66

Over 6.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 312 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 312 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	305	89.2%	0.67

Colour Breakdown

Based on 652 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 42.8%

279

White 23.9%

156

Green 16.3%

106

Silver 14.1%

Orange 2%

Multi-colour 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,982

typical

7,356

low mileage

17,549

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 vehicles fall between 7,356 and 17,549 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,356 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,356–17,549 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9s sit.

⚠ Over 23,691 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 — Still on the Road

Most 2008 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9s are still being driven.

86 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.66

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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