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YJ05 RPV

2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,738 mi
Last recorded36,738 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-412,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 RPV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 36,738 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 36,735 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Wrong spacing under 180 mm spacing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 35,890 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 31,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,033 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Main Beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 18,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,186 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,404 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 6,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 3,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 2,915 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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YJ05 RPV is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 12,244 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 YJ05 RPV, 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 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 RPV registered?

YJ05 RPV is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-4, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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