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R451 WAK

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,149 mi
Last recorded9,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 WAK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 9,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 9,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 8,919 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake slightly spongy

Front mudguard loose

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering alignment (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 8,916 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake slightly spongy

Front mudguard loose

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering alignment (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 8,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,836 miles

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

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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R451 WAK is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R451 WAK, 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 R451 WAK registered?

R451 WAK is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R451 WAK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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