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F553 MAL

1989 Honda CBR1000F

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Honda CBR1000F40,254 mi
4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 MAL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011
Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,354 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,444 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 63,441 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,887 miles

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

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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F553 MAL is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F553 MAL, 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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What year was F553 MAL registered?

F553 MAL is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 17 July 1989.

Is F553 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 MAL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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