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CB05 XXB

2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5

Blue Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,985 mi
Last recorded27,985 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-522,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB05 XXB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 X-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 26,389 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, Baffles Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both Sides (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Believe the tread to be below 1mm through the centre of the tyre but due to the tread design / wear this cannot be proven. Benefit of the doubt given to the presenter, however replacement is strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 26,389 miles

Offside Front Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, Baffles Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both Sides (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Believe the tread to be below 1mm through the centre of the tyre but due to the tread design / wear this cannot be proven. Benefit of the doubt given to the presenter, however replacement is strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 26,092 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,289 miles

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 24,188 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 22,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 18,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 17,626 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 16,684 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 15,899 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 14,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 13,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,908 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 1,674 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 X-5?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,245
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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CB05 XXB is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 in Blue with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,968 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 1100 X-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CB05 XXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CB05 XXB is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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