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D205 APL

1987 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,081 mi
Last recorded58,081 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda CBR1000F40,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD205 APL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,081 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,239 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 56,234 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,690 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,959 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 54,953 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,616 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,644 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,730 miles

Headbrearings slightly notchy with wheel raised

Light misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,339 miles

Rear frame has slight corrosion

Rear hugger damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 49,327 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,500 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,321 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,823 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,821 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,237 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,332 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front wheel bearing been leaking grease

Pass 9 May 2006 24,987 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000F?

Based on 32,075 MOT tests across 3,532 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 632
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 587
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 557
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 328
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 293
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D205 APL is a 1987 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 40,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR1000F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D205 APL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D205 APL registered?

D205 APL is a 1987 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 11 April 1987.

Is D205 APL safe to buy?

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