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EP54 ETU

2005 Honda CBR1000RR

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,607 mi
Last recorded22,607 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR1000RR14,189 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP54 ETU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000RR
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 22,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 24,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 20,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 20,321 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 20,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking due to interference with handle bar weight (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000RR?

Based on 73,826 MOT tests across 6,890 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
864
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
6,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 708
reflector on motorcycle missing 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 240
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 235
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 179
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EP54 ETU is a 2005 Honda CBR1000RR in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR1000RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,189 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 CBR1000RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EP54 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000RR typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBR1000RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EP54 ETU registered?

EP54 ETU is a 2005 Honda CBR1000RR, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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