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F47 AHC

1988 Honda CBR1000F

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,366 mi
Last recorded40,366 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR1000F38,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 AHC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 40,366 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,359 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023

Rear Inner Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2011 27,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,696 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

spacer on rear wheel out of shape

Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,969 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 43,167 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,960 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,960 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,576 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 38,638 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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F47 AHC is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F47 AHC, 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 F47 AHC registered?

F47 AHC is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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