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AO05 BUA

2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,335 mi
Last recorded9,335 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-412,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BUA
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 9,335 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 8,304 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 8,304 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 8,150 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

horn slightly faulty

left mirror loose

Pass 30 Jun 2021 6,698 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,664 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 47,664 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,183 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,090 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 29,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,730 miles

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 1 Oct 2011 20,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,726 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 9,923 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate may not be legal

Fail 9 May 2008 8,630 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2008 8,630 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4?

Based on 8,036 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
935
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 102
reflector on motorcycle missing 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
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AO05 BUA is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 12,244 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO05 BUA registered?

AO05 BUA is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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