MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000?
Based on 3,934 MOT tests across 393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 TAU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000 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 CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 38,104 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 CBR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R285 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CBR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R285 TAU registered?
R285 TAU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R285 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 TAU 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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