Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 4 (2004)
2004 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 4
CarHunch analysed 825 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Honda CBR 1000 RR-4 passes its first MOT only 73.9% of the time, trailing the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes are prone to hitting issues when they come up for test. With 11.3% of the cohort having suffered a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should factor in potential safety-critical repairs before purchasing.
At a median mileage of just 12,460 miles for a 20-year-old machine, these are genuinely low-use bikes—meaning mechanical deterioration from sitting still, rather than heavy riding, is likely driving the failures. The average vehicle racks up 1.16 failures and 4.1 advisories per test, pointing to neglected brakes, corroded fuel systems, and seized components; have any prospect inspected by a motorcycle specialist and budget for a thorough recommissioning before you ride it.
What to check before buying a 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 795 | 73.1% | 1.19 |
| Other (4%) | 30 | 95.2% | 0.23 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 4 vehicles fall between 7,767 and 18,671 miles.
2004 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 4 — Still on the Road
209 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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