Honda Cbr1100xx (2005)
2005 Honda Cbr1100xx
CarHunch analysed 299 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Cbr1100xx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Honda CBR1100XX is genuinely reliable—it passes its MOT first time 92.3% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%. The 15.4% dangerous defect rate is moderate and not a major red flag, so you're not buying into a fundamentally unsafe model.
At nearly 24,000 miles on average, these bikes are well-used but not thrashed, and the low 1.06 failures per vehicle suggests they hold up sensibly when properly maintained. When you're looking at one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the 4.9 average advisories—typically minor wear items—and confirm service history, because that's what separates a solid used bike from a problem.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Cbr1100xx
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Cbr1100xx 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 Cbr1100xx vehicles fall between 13,458 and 31,924 miles.
2005 Honda Cbr1100xx — Still on the Road
140 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% 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 Cbr1100xx
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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44.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
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16.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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13.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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