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R652 YJA

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,330 mi
Last recorded48,330 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 YJA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 48,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 48,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,970 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 47,970 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 43,796 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 34,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,865 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 23,515 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,515 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 22,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,901 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,135 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,370 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R652 YJA 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 R652 YJA, 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 R652 YJA registered?

R652 YJA is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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