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AO04 YFJ

2004 Honda CBR1000RR

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,071 mi
Last recorded48,071 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR1000RR13,658 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000RR
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,071 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 47,113 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Folding footpeg does not fold down fully

Offside Rear Folding footpeg does not fold down fully

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 5 Jul 2021 45,588 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Clutch lever preventing full left lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Folding footpeg does not fold down fully

Offside Rear Folding footpeg does not fold down fully

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 May 2020 45,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,579 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 43,522 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Highbeam does not switch off, Mainbeam only operate with Highbeam switch (4.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,072 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,430 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,082 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,515 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,737 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,069 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,131 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 13,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,871 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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AO04 YFJ is a 2004 Honda CBR1000RR in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Honda CBR1000RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,658 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 AO04 YFJ, 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 22 years old, this Honda CBR1000RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO04 YFJ is a 2004 Honda CBR1000RR, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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