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N985 BBD

1996 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,168 mi
Last recorded31,168 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR1000F31,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 BBD
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 31,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 30,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 29,969 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 29,969 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,154 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,830 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 23,829 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2010 23,144 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,520 miles

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

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

no plate may fail the mot next time

Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 13,025 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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N985 BBD is a 1996 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N985 BBD, 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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What year was N985 BBD registered?

N985 BBD is a 1996 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N985 BBD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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