2005 Honda CBR1000RR 1.0L Petrol · RY55 HGF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT test on April 2026 at 17,347 miles. This result follows a period of clean inspections, suggesting that the primary mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum legal standards. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the motorcycle has maintained its pass status without recorded defects or advisories in the last three testing cycles. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old machine, averaging approximately 826 miles per year. A significant gap in usage exists between July 2021 and August 2022, where the bike covered only 4,581 miles over thirteen months. Since then, usage has remained modest, with only 615 miles recorded since the August 2024 test. While this low mileage indicates minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long periods of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber components, dry seals, and fluid chemistry. A buyer should specifically investigate the exhaust system following the July 2023 failure at 16,430 miles, where a noisy exhaust was flagged. Although the vehicle passed subsequently, a physical inspection should check for internal baffle damage, leaks, or manifold corrosion resulting from age. Given the low annual mileage, the priority must shift to checking for perished brake lines, glazed tyres, and seized fork seals which often fail due to inactivity rather than distance traveled. Inspecting the frame for surface rust is also essential to ensure that the low-use history has not masked structural neglect over the two decades.