Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 8 (2009)
2009 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 8
CarHunch analysed 341 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 8. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 CBR 1000 RR-8 is below the UK average: a 61.8% first-time MOT pass rate trails the 80% national benchmark by a significant margin, and only 8.8% have ever suffered a dangerous defect—a relatively modest safety concern but worth monitoring. The low median mileage of 12,335 miles suggests these bikes are often kept as weekend or collector pieces, yet they're still failing their tests more often than typical vehicles.
With 0.71 failures per bike and 3.0 advisories on average, the issues tend to be maintenance-related rather than structural catastrophes—think worn tyres, aged fluids, and corroded components from sitting idle. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase MOT history check and budget for a professional service to address the worn-out advisories; bikes this old need meticulous upkeep to pass reliably.
What to check before buying a 2009 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 8
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 328 | 60.3% | 0.74 |
| Other (4%) | 13 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 8 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 8 vehicles fall between 7,899 and 18,480 miles.
2009 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 8 — Still on the Road
95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% 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.
MOT History Averages
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