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OU54 VZV

2005 Honda CBR1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,443 mi
Last recorded16,443 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR100015,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VZV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 16,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 16,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 15,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 15,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 15,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear cush drive slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2018 13,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 13,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high wires on wrong (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 12,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,239 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2011 8,285 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,546 miles

Rear light may not comply with road trafic act

Fail 10 Apr 2010 6,546 miles

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

Rear light may not comply with road trafic act

Pass 6 Mar 2009 5,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000?

Based on 3,934 MOT tests across 393 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
821
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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OU54 VZV is a 2005 Honda CBR1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,311 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 CBR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU54 VZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU54 VZV registered?

OU54 VZV is a 2005 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OU54 VZV safe to buy?

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