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GL05 BCU

2005 Honda CBR1100XX

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,464 mi
Last recorded39,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR1100XX21,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BCU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 39,464 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 39,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 37,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 33,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 24,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 20,966 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 20,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,961 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 17,822 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 17,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,449 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100XX?

Based on 118,715 MOT tests across 8,692 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,673
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 719
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 547
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 542
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 531
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GL05 BCU is a 2005 Honda CBR1100XX in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 21,412 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 CBR1100XX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,673 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL05 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1100XX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL05 BCU registered?

GL05 BCU is a 2005 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is GL05 BCU safe to buy?

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