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GY55 VRF

2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,528 mi
Last recorded86,528 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-522,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VRF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 X-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,528 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 86,528 miles

Brake lever insecure secondary locking nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 77,330 miles

Front Battery flat. Not charging.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,006 miles

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

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

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

rear brake performance reading lower than would normally be expected

Pass 28 Apr 2020 70,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges. (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin inner edge. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 27,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 10,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 8,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 6,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,384 miles

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

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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GY55 VRF is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY55 VRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY55 VRF registered?

GY55 VRF is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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