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F148 ACL

1989 Honda CBR1000F

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,446 mi
Last recorded76,446 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR1000F40,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 ACL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 76,446 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 76,446 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 76,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear light assembly loose.

Fail 7 Sep 2023 76,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,898 miles

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

Rear tyre has had a plug repair

Fail 12 Nov 2012

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Rear tyre has had a plug repair

Pass 8 Oct 2011 66,827 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 66,827 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,108 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,108 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,519 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front discs condition

front mudgaurd bracket

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,751 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake hose bracket

front mudgaurd bolt

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,370 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 493,318 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,002 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 45,039 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 45,039 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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F148 ACL is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 40,254 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 F148 ACL, 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 37 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F148 ACL is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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