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F738 SRP

1988 Honda CBR1000F

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda CBR1000F38,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 SRP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,824 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 62,816 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2024 62,551 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,426 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 57,420 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,427 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,232 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,353 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,420 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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F738 SRP is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F738 SRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F738 SRP registered?

F738 SRP is a 1988 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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