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P498 KSX

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,224 mi
Last recorded42,224 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 KSX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,224 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brake has slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake has slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2025 36,535 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened r/hand front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively suspension linkage bush has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Test aborted due to vehicle not starting or having ignition on

Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 32,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 30,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,901 miles

Rear rear drive chain and sprockets noisey in opperation

Pass 26 May 2017 29,058 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 27,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,101 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 26,101 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,135 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 23,135 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 21,411 miles

rear lugage rack slack

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,510 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 20,510 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 20,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,710 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 19,710 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

rear lugauge rack insecure

Pass 24 May 2006 18,832 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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P498 KSX is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P498 KSX, 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 P498 KSX registered?

P498 KSX is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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