MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear foot brake reading low
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000F?
Based on 32,075 MOT tests across 3,532 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 XBU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R196 XBU, 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 R196 XBU registered?
R196 XBU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R196 XBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R196 XBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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