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R617 JCU

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 JCU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 57,200 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

broken bolt in wheel spindle clamp

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2024 55,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front lower spindle pinch bolt missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 55,624 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front lower spindle pinch bolt missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 51,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 51,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 50,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Cush Drive Rubbers worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,858 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 48,858 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 42,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,599 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Mar 2014 29,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,084 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 26,084 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 18,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,222 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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R617 JCU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R617 JCU, 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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R617 JCU is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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