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F90 SPB

1989 Honda CBR1000F

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,732 mi
Last recorded44,732 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda CBR1000F40,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF90 SPB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 44,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 44,131 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rotten (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 44,125 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper is flexing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rotten (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil filter rotten

Fail 10 Aug 2024 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and very dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rotten (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil filter rotten

Pass 9 Aug 2023 41,577 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 41,532 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 40,340 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 40,322 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,338 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,861 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,632 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 33,628 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil n/s/f and o/s/f (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,890 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2013 32,882 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 32,340 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2010 31,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2008 30,831 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,209 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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F90 SPB is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F90 SPB, 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 F90 SPB registered?

F90 SPB is a 1989 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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