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F430 KNB

1989 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,883 mi
Last recorded44,883 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR1000F40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 KNB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 44,883 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 44,869 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,290 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 44,290 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 43,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 43,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 43,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 43,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,323 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,582 miles

Nearside rear wheel adjuster locking nut loose

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 38,582 miles

Nearside rear wheel adjuster locking nut loose

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,607 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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F430 KNB is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F430 KNB, 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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F430 KNB is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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