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F161 MGU

1989 Honda CBR1000F

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,739 mi
Last recorded62,739 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR1000F40,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 MGU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,460 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 62,410 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

near side bar grip moving under load

number plate spacing not ideal

rear reflector partly obscured.

throttel twist grip moving under load

Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,532 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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F161 MGU is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F161 MGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F161 MGU registered?

F161 MGU is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F161 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F161 MGU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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