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K396 GSG

1993 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2,968 mi
Last recorded2,968 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Honda CBR1000F36,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 GSG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 2,968 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 2,968 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 2,571 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 2,521 miles

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 2,400 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 2,260 miles

Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Lower Brake linked system has an excessively worn caliper pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

N/S front pads insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2010 125 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 36 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,873 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 38,949 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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K396 GSG is a 1993 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,608 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 K396 GSG, 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 33 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K396 GSG registered?

K396 GSG is a 1993 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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