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SB04 VWA

2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,695 mi
Last recorded33,695 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-413,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 VWA
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 33,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 31,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 30,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 26,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,212 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 23,212 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 23,204 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 23,204 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 23,199 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,879 miles

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

Rear possible slight cracking disc.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn POSSIBLE SLIGHT CRACKING? (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 May 2012 19,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2012 19,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,975 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 13,975 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 6,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 4,038 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4?

Based on 8,036 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
935
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 102
reflector on motorcycle missing 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
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SB04 VWA is a 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,837 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 1000 RR-4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB04 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB04 VWA is a 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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