CarVerify

Free Car Check

P505 EPY

1996 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,589 mi
Last recorded41,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR1000F31,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 EPY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 41,589 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 41,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 40,832 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 40,826 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Central Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,905 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,812 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,907 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 30,900 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre fouling fairing under braking, On visual inspection front forks appear to be bent. Advise that machines frame may also be bent but this would need to be checked by a frame specialist

Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,826 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 28,816 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,495 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
Full Honda CBR1000F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P505 EPY is a 1996 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P505 EPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P505 EPY?

You can check the full history of P505 EPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P505 EPY registered?

P505 EPY is a 1996 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P505 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 EPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P505 EPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P505 EPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.