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AO55 BGF

2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,233 mi
Last recorded36,233 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-522,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BGF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 X-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 36,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,293 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 34,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,064 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front suspension dust seal worn

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

rear spring corroding bottom

Fail 2 Jul 2021 33,064 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front suspension dust seal worn

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

rear spring corroding bottom

Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,474 miles

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

dust seal damaged front forks

rear exhaust clump missing

Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 29,377 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,877 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 28,862 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Inner Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,569 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,118 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Inner Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,332 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Inner Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,379 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,249 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 15,249 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 11,778 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 11,737 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 X-5?

Based on 3,599 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,245
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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AO55 BGF is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,968 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 1100 X-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO55 BGF is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1100 X-5, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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