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R645 TJC

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,980 mi
Last recorded49,980 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 TJC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 49,980 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 49,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 49,704 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 49,704 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned loose (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 49,625 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 49,625 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,850 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,393 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 39,387 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,166 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 317,287 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,728 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,552 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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R645 TJC is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R645 TJC, 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 R645 TJC registered?

R645 TJC is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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