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F203 OTL

1989 Honda CBR1000F

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,022 mi
Last recorded19,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR1000F40,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 OTL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 19,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 8 Jun 2023 19,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 May 2019 18,530 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 18,530 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,779 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 174,401 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 16,225 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,945 miles

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

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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F203 OTL is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F203 OTL, 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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What year was F203 OTL registered?

F203 OTL is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F203 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F203 OTL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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