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AE05 AXW

2005 Honda CBR1000RR

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,100 mi
Last recorded51,100 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda CBR1000RR14,189 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 AXW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000RR
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 51,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,897 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 50,897 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,618 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 49,618 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 47,651 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,941 miles

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

Front tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,130 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,099 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 25,099 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Tyre valve perished. (4.1.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,279 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,460 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Mar 2013 11,459 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 7,976 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 7,351 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,493 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000RR?

Based on 73,826 MOT tests across 6,890 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
864
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
6,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 708
reflector on motorcycle missing 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 240
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 235
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 179
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AE05 AXW is a 2005 Honda CBR1000RR in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda CBR1000RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,189 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 CBR1000RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 AXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000RR typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda CBR1000RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 AXW registered?

AE05 AXW is a 2005 Honda CBR1000RR, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is AE05 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 AXW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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