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H948 LFC

1998 Honda CBR1000

Pink Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,698 mi
Last recorded54,698 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR100037,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 LFC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,424 miles

Lights are flickering when bike is idling

Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,059 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,617 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,235 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 47,068 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 43,637 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,629 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,528 miles

Nearside rider footrest mounting rubbers worn

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 37,528 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside rider footrest mounting rubbers worn

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

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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H948 LFC is a 1998 Honda CBR1000 in Pink with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 37,627 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 H948 LFC, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H948 LFC registered?

H948 LFC is a 1998 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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