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AE04 RVA

2004 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,281 mi
Last recorded51,281 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Cbr15,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 RVA
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 51,281 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,697 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 34,697 miles

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

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 28,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 23,882 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 23,879 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 20,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,538 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 18,535 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 15,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,628 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 13,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 6,575 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 6,575 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 5,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,368 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 5,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,023 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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AE04 RVA is a 2004 Honda Cbr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 15,506 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 RVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Cbr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE04 RVA registered?

AE04 RVA is a 2004 Honda Cbr, first registered on 11 July 2004.

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