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E459 MCW

1988 Honda CBR1000F

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,197 mi
Last recorded50,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR1000F38,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 MCW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,197 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,186 miles

Nearside Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 39,440 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2008 31,341 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 31,307 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2007 30,933 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 30,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,303 miles

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

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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E459 MCW is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 38,976 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 E459 MCW, 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 38 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E459 MCW registered?

E459 MCW is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E459 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E459 MCW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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