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BD04 RUW

2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,561 mi
Last recorded18,561 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-413,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 RUW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-4
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 18,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 16,441 miles

Front fork seal leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2024 14,717 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 14,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 13,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 13,565 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 13,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 11,685 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 11,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 5,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat cowl fitted ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 9,558 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 9,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,445 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2012 9,445 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 5,803 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2010 5,803 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,540 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 2,540 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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BD04 RUW is a 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,837 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 BD04 RUW, 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 22 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 BD04 RUW registered?

BD04 RUW is a 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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