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F35 OVU

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,819 mi
Last recorded35,819 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 OVU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 29,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 23,743 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 23,729 miles

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

clutch fluid low

Pass 5 May 2017 23,201 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

clutch fluid low

Pass 7 May 2016 22,572 miles

front fork dust cover come away

front forks have a slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,688 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,854 miles

slight bind at front brake

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,165 miles

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

slight bind at rear brake

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,318 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,389 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 17,389 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,539 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 15,418 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 15,360 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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F35 OVU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,397 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 F35 OVU, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F35 OVU registered?

F35 OVU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is F35 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F35 OVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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