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HW54 BWJ

2005 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,794 mi
Last recorded32,794 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr13,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 BWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 32,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 32,351 miles

Corrosion on bottom triple clamp

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on rear shock

Corrosion on swingarm

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

Unable to inspect front brake fluid level

Pass 27 Aug 2022 29,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 22,721 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 22,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 18,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,166 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 14,166 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 10,833 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 10,833 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 2,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 2,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 2,931 miles

chain has some stiff links

Pass 5 Feb 2010 2,882 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,818 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 2,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 2,533 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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HW54 BWJ is a 2005 Honda Cbr in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 13,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW54 BWJ, 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 21 years old, this Honda Cbr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW54 BWJ registered?

HW54 BWJ is a 2005 Honda Cbr, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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