Honda Cbr1000rr (2005)
2005 Honda Cbr1000rr
CarHunch analysed 1,603 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 CBR1000RR is substantially more reliable than the UK average, with an 89.3% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% across all vehicles—a genuine strong showing for a 19-year-old sports bike. The 14.7% dangerous defect rate is moderate and worth noting, but not alarming for a motorcycle of this age.
At just under 13,000 miles median, these bikes have been relatively well looked after, suggesting owners tend to pamper rather than thrash their machines. The average of 1.37 failures per test indicates maintenance is generally straightforward; if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the routine items that show up in advisories, particularly suspension and brake components.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr
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 (100%) | 1,602 | 89.3% | 1.38 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr 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 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr vehicles fall between 8,418 and 18,686 miles.
2005 Honda Cbr1000rr — Still on the Road
583 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.8%
Exhaust noisy
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48.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.7%
Exhaust noisy
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20.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.1%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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15.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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