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P278 PJA

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Maroon Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,151 mi
Last recorded26,151 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 PJA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,151 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,370 miles

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

Headlamp mask/converter fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,094 miles

Headlamp mask converter fitted.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 20,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,538 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 16,040 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,814 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,807 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 8,365 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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P278 PJA is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Maroon with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,397 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 P278 PJA, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P278 PJA registered?

P278 PJA is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P278 PJA safe to buy?

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