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N689 EHL

1996 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,746 mi
Last recorded57,746 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR1000F31,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN689 EHL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 46,754 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 46,731 miles

Front Stop lamp not working FRONT BRAKE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 45,433 miles

Central Front Upper headlight unit hard to adjust needs replacing

Fail 24 Nov 2020 45,418 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear shock absorber has limited damping

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 41,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,196 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,746 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,277 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,488 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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N689 EHL is a 1996 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 31,471 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 N689 EHL, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N689 EHL is a 1996 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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