2009 Honda CBR1000RR 1.0L Petrol · LC58 VBK

This 2009 Honda CBR1000RR demonstrates an improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2026-05-23 at 29,425 miles that indicates recent diligence in rectifying past faults. Earlier test history reveals recurring failures and advisories, such as an excessively noisy exhaust flagged consistently across multiple years and a persistent steering headbearing notch noted in 2021 and 2025. The motorcycle also accumulated previous failures for an incorrectly sized registration plate, missing reflectors, and binding front brakes in May 2025, showing that basic upkeep was occasionally overlooked by past keepers before being addressed for test clearance. The machine has covered 29,425 miles over its seventeen-year lifespan, averaging roughly 1,731 miles annually, which confirms light recreational use. Mileage accumulation remained exceptionally low between 2016 and 2018, where the odometer barely moved from 12,918 miles in December 2016 to 1,920 miles in April 2018, pointing to a prolonged period of storage or very restricted road use. Following this dormant phase, annual mileage picked up at a steady rate of roughly two to four thousand miles per year up to the most recent test, implying regular seasonal riding in recent years. A physical inspection must prioritize the front steering head bearings, which showed a slight central notch during the 2021 and 2025 examinations and may require greasing, adjustment, or complete replacement if the indexing has worsened. The prospective buyer should also inspect the aftermarket or worn exhaust system for excessive decibel levels and check the front brake calipers thoroughly to ensure the binding issue resolved in May 2025 has not returned. Finally, verify the condition of the drive chain and sprockets alongside the steering geometry, as the low-mileage storage periods often accelerate surface corrosion on exposed drivetrain and chassis components.