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P265 KVW

1996 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,272 mi
Last recorded50,272 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR1000F31,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 KVW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,272 miles

Lower oil leak

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 50,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 43,375 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,586 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 37,580 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement foot brake (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 33,094 miles

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 May 2020 31,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,511 miles

Rear number plate cracked

excessive force required to operate foot brake

Fail 10 Nov 2017 30,490 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear number plate cracked

excessive force required to operate foot brake

Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,662 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 29,661 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,510 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,052 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,007 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 2 Mar 2009 20,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,953 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,368 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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P265 KVW is a 1996 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P265 KVW, 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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P265 KVW is a 1996 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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