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R472 TAU

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,555 mi
Last recorded16,555 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 TAU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 16,555 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 16,553 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2013 16,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 16,297 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 16,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 15,757 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,472 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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R472 TAU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R472 TAU, 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 R472 TAU registered?

R472 TAU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R472 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 TAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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