CarVerify

Free Car Check

R553 DDV

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR553 DDV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
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

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 72,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,376 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,051 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 60,800 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,106 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 56,106 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 52,017 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

R553 DDV is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R553 DDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R553 DDV?

You can check the full history of R553 DDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R553 DDV registered?

R553 DDV is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R553 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 DDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R553 DDV 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 R553 DDV. 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.