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F618 SBV

1988 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,238 mi
Last recorded81,238 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR1000F38,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF618 SBV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,238 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,769 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,327 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,308 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 71,308 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,512 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 66,512 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 51,242 miles

Front front brake braided lines slightly stained

Nearside Front foot rest slight worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear scottoiler leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2018 51,238 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front brake braided lines slightly stained

Nearside Front foot rest slight worn

Offside Front Lower bolt missing from bottom of fairing

Offside Front bolt missing from front fairing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear scottoiler leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,824 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,111 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,376 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,287 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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F618 SBV is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F618 SBV, 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 F618 SBV registered?

F618 SBV is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 13 August 1988.

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