2009 Honda CBR 600 RR-8 0.6L Petrol · CE59 LCP

A clean and unblemished MOT history defines this 2009 Honda CBR 600 RR-8, presenting a consistent record of roadworthiness over the available testing period. Across every recorded assessment from 2022 onwards, the motorcycle has passed without any advisories, defects, or failures being noted by the examiner, including the most recent test on 17 March 2026. The absence of recorded wear items across multiple consecutive tests indicates that the braking system, suspension components, steering, lighting, and exhaust have all remained within satisfactory condition. The only irregularity is the duplicate entry dated 22 September 2023, where a pass and a fail appear on the same day with no defects recorded against either; this is most plausibly an administrative re-test entry, as no failure items are listed. Taken as a whole, the trend is one of stability with no evidence of progressive deterioration. With a recorded mileage of 22,112 miles against a vehicle age of roughly seventeen years, this Honda has covered an average of only about 1,300 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for any motorcycle and especially so for a sports machine of this class. Such a modest annual accumulation strongly suggests a pattern of occasional recreational riding, fair-weather use, or extended periods of storage rather than regular commuting. The gaps between MOT tests, including the absence of any recorded assessment between 2022 and 2023, and again into 2025, are consistent with limited use and periods off the road. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage on a supersport motorcycle reduces wear on high-stress components such as brake discs, chain and sprockets, and suspension linkages, but it does mean that consumables sensitive to long static standing should be scrutinised, particularly tyre condition, brake feel, and fluid freshness, given the multi-year gaps evident in the testing history. Given that the MOT file itself contains no specific advisories to focus on, the prospective buyer must rely on a physical and functional inspection tailored to a lightly used sports motorcycle of this age. On a test ride, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front end over bumps, which would point to worn steering head bearings or deteriorating suspension linkages, both of which become stiffer and less compliant after long periods of inactivity. Pay close attention to brake lever feel; a soft or spongy response could indicate old fluid, while a binding or uneven action on the front calipers is a known issue on older Honda CBR units and should be checked at low speed. Verify that the chain runs smoothly without tight spots, as low annual mileage combined with infrequent lubrication can lead to surface corrosion and stiff links, and inspect the sprockets for hooked or sharpened teeth. Additional checks should concentrate on the areas most likely to suffer from age rather than mileage. Confirm the tyres are within legal tread depth and free from perishing or flat-spotting, particularly if the motorcycle has been stored for any length of time, as older rubber hardens and loses grip well before the tread is exhausted. Inspect the cooling system for any signs of leak or corrosion at the hose joints, a common area on high-revving inline-four engines that sit unused for long periods, and check the coolant level in the expansion tank. Examine the exhaust headers and joiners for blueing or staining that might indicate a previous gasket failure, and confirm that the engine holds a steady idle without hunting or stalling once warm, as fuelling sensors can drift when a motorcycle is infrequently used. Finally, verify the service history to confirm that essential items such as brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil have been changed within the manufacturer's intervals despite the low mileage, as time-based replacement remains critical on a seventeen-year-old machine of this specification.