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BL04 XLE

2004 Honda CBR1000RR

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,952 mi
Last recorded19,952 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda CBR1000RR13,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 XLE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000RR
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 19,952 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 19,736 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 19,736 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Front wheel Bearing excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear brake pedal can not be rapidly applied . excessive air in rear brake system

Pass 4 Jul 2022 18,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 17,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 16,226 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 14,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,258 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 11,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2013 11,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 22 May 2012 10,301 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2012 10,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 6,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 4,955 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 4,955 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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BL04 XLE is a 2004 Honda CBR1000RR in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL04 XLE, 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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BL04 XLE is a 2004 Honda CBR1000RR, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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