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H263 PFS

1991 Honda CBR1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,492 mi
Last recorded36,492 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda CBR100036,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH263 PFS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 36,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 36,038 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 36,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 35,146 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 35,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,406 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 34,406 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,553 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 33,553 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,172 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 32,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 30,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,274 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 29,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 28,590 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 27,802 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,392 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,891 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 23,328 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000?

Based on 3,934 MOT tests across 393 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
821
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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H263 PFS is a 1991 Honda CBR1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1991 Honda CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 36,003 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 CBR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H263 PFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H263 PFS registered?

H263 PFS is a 1991 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 27 May 1991.

Is H263 PFS safe to buy?

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