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1987 Honda CBR1000F

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,231 mi
Last recorded69,231 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Honda CBR1000F40,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 ECG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front upper fairing broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 69,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front upper fairing broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,780 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fairing missing front

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 63,780 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower mono bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fairing missing front

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 60,907 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 60,876 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 59,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

drive chain lose

Pass 24 Mar 2018 54,263 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 54,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,237 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,932 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,394 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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E26 ECG is a 1987 Honda CBR1000F in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E26 ECG, 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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E26 ECG is a 1987 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 26 September 1987.

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The MOT history for E26 ECG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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