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H78 WMX

1990 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,757 mi
Last recorded44,757 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda CBR1000F40,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 WMX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 44,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 41,988 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 41,983 miles

Central Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 40,218 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 38,467 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))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 38,398 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Nov 2021 35,982 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 35,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 34,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,133 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 32,114 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 29,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 27,801 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 27,797 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle not returning (6.2.1f)

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,876 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Mar 2014 20,876 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,662 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,650 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,508 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2007 19,508 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,831 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 18,831 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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H78 WMX is a 1990 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H78 WMX, 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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H78 WMX is a 1990 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 11 August 1990.

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