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G497 GWO

1990 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,826 mi
Last recorded45,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda CBR1000F40,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 GWO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,826 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 43,626 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 41,411 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 37,340 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 37,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 36,599 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 36,597 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,745 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 34,352 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 34,324 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,257 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 34,257 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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G497 GWO is a 1990 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1990 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,544 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 G497 GWO, 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 36 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G497 GWO registered?

G497 GWO is a 1990 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 3 April 1990.

Is G497 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G497 GWO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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