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WG05 GWZ

2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-5

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,502 mi
Last recorded37,502 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-512,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GWZ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1000 RR-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn n/s and o/s (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 34,752 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn n/s and o/s (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength lower brake pad pin mounting thread (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength upper brake pad mounting pin thread (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Apr 2016 27,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,830 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,438 miles

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

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

Screw missing from rear brake resevoir cap

Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,945 miles

brake fluids require replacement

Fail 2 Aug 2011 22,913 miles

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

brake fluids require replacement

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,267 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 20,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,585 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 13,585 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1000 RR-5?

Based on 1,312 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
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WG05 GWZ is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-5 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,493 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 1000 RR-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG05 GWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1000 RR-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 1000 RR-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG05 GWZ is a 2005 Honda Cbr 1000 RR-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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