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D498 SDM

1987 Honda CBR1000F

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,931 mi
Last recorded53,931 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda CBR1000F40,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 SDM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 53,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2025 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pillion handrest loose.

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,795 miles

pillion grab handle insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front fork dust seal split

Pillion grab handle insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2022 52,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front fork dust seal split

Pillion grab handle insecure

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 51,811 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,266 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,837 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 50,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,444 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 49,444 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,513 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,513 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,412 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,478 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,719 miles

front wheel binding

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,943 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,130 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 38,130 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2006 35,910 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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D498 SDM is a 1987 Honda CBR1000F in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D498 SDM, 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 D498 SDM registered?

D498 SDM is a 1987 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D498 SDM safe to buy?

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