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RV05 WJC

2005 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,450 mi
Last recorded30,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr13,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WJC
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 30,450 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 30,448 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 25,216 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 23,247 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 19,382 miles

Rear Aftermarket exhaust fitted.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 16,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,139 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 14,442 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 14,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp high and low beam on ns bulb wrong way around (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 13,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 12,177 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 9,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 8,759 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 8,751 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,494 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 5,447 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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RV05 WJC is a 2005 Honda Cbr in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV05 WJC, 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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RV05 WJC is a 2005 Honda Cbr, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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