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F482 VEW

1988 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

349 mi
Last recorded349 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR1000F38,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 VEW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 349 miles

Clutch lever needs attention

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Rear seat plastics need attention

Fail 20 Aug 2024 349 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front clutch lever needs attention

Rear Seat plastics need attention

Pass 28 Jul 2023
Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,625 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 44,606 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,291 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Possible slight cracks in rear brake disc

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,291 miles

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

Possible slight cracks in rear brake disc

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,554 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,552 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 42,407 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 42,407 miles

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

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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F482 VEW is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F482 VEW, 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 F482 VEW registered?

F482 VEW is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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