2008 Honda CBR 600 RR-7 0.6L Petrol · GP51 SAM

The 2008 Honda CBR600RR-7 presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 5 March 2026 at 7,449 miles, passed with zero defects. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes in 2025, 2024, and 2011, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have emerged over the vehicle's life. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or failures recorded in the available history. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old machine. The bike has covered just 7,449 miles since new, averaging roughly 414 miles per year. Between the 2011 test at 5,391 miles and the 2016 test at 6,239 miles, only 848 miles were added over more than five years, suggesting prolonged periods of storage. From 2016 to 2024, the bike added 1,117 miles over eight years, before picking up pace slightly with 313 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and a further 313 miles between 2025 and 2026. The 2016 test carried an advisory noting daytime use only with no lighting equipment fitted, which may indicate the bike was run without a headlight or that lighting was removed for track use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on components that deteriorate with age and static storage rather than mileage. Suspension seals, fork oil, and rear shock linkage bearings should be checked for dried seals and corrosion caused by long periods standing. Tyres, regardless of remaining tread depth, must be examined for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age. Brake calipers, hoses, and fluid condition warrant close attention, as binding pistons and moisture-contaminated fluid are common on low-mileage machines left unused. The exhaust system, fuel tank interior, and throttle bodies should be inspected for corrosion and varnish buildup from stale fuel. The absence of MOT defects is encouraging, but age-related deterioration on a bike this lightly used demands careful hands-on verification.