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F227 RFS

1988 Honda CBR1000F

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,118 mi
Last recorded42,118 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR1000F38,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 RFS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 42,118 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 41,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,637 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,294 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,496 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,708 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,074 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,031 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 30 May 2014 35,031 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 May 2013 33,773 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,988 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,988 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,916 miles

both brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,907 miles

FRONT BRAKE STICKING ON.

STEERING HEAD BEARINGS STICKY.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,834 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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F227 RFS is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 F227 RFS, 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 F227 RFS registered?

F227 RFS is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F227 RFS safe to buy?

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