Bimota SB8

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 996 cc

S88 RSXMOT history

S88 RSX is a black petrol Bimota SB8 first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 20,380 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
20,380 km
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,043 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 RSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bimota
Model
SB8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 RSX was last recorded at 20,380 km on 19 Nov 2025, 296 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,084 km · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
296 km
Average per year
1,043 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,380 km
  • 2023 – 20,084 km
  • 2019 – 20,081 km
  • 2017 – 20,081 km
  • 2016 – 20,081 km
  • 2014 – 15,016 km
  • 2011 – 10,244 km
  • 2010 – 7,033 km
  • 2009 – 1,190 km
  • 2006 – 16 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,380 km
  • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflector fitted
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,380 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    20,380 km
    Test number
    366238504740
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflector fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass20,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    20,084 miles
    Test number
    495838698907
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass20,084 km (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    20,084 km
    Test number
    856537820169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,081 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,081 km
    Test number
    879703214029
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass20,081 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    20,081 km
    Test number
    596513664421
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight masked to correct beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play Rear linkage has slight up and down free play. Not excessive (2.4.A2a(i))

  6. Pass20,081 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,081 km
    Test number
    791870948713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail20,081 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,081 km
    Test number
    880417957683
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

  8. Pass19,964 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,964 miles
    Test number
    897762125256
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • NoteFront wheel has slight buckle
    • NoteThrottle rubber grip slight movement on bars

  9. Fail19,964 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,964 miles
    Test number
    397245015415
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • NoteFront wheel has slight buckle
    • NoteThrottle rubber grip slight movement on bars

  10. Pass15,016 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,016 km
    Test number
    456681474180
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  11. Pass13,355 miles (+3,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    13,355 miles
    Test number
    398104253148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

  12. Pass10,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,252 miles
    Test number
    395882202124
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

  13. Fail10,252 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,252 miles
    Test number
    947062102124
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

  14. Pass10,244 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,244 km
    Test number
    735985551129
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

  15. Fail10,244 km (+3,211)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,244 km
    Test number
    209043251176
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

  16. Pass7,033 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,033 km
    Test number
    403852060154
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  17. Fail7,033 km (+5,843)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,033 km
    Test number
    620747730130
    • FailureChain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
    • FailureRear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  18. Pass1,190 km (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    1,190 km
    Test number
    813861829118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16 km
    Test number
    910051836197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 RSX

Does S88 RSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 RSX is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 RSX?
The MOT on S88 RSX is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 RSX done?
S88 RSX was recorded at 20,380 km at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 1,043 km a year.
Has S88 RSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 RSX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S88 RSX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S88 RSX find?
S88 RSX passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: drive chain worn but not considered excessive; headlamp deflector fitted; rear shock absorber has a slightly worn bush.

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