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BD04 VBE

2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,733 mi
Last recorded16,733 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-413,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VBE
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 16,733 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 16,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 16,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 15,637 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 15,637 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,752 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,869 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 12,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 12,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 9,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 1,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 VBE is a 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

BD04 VBE is a 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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