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R879 KNR

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,976 mi
Last recorded64,976 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 KNR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 64,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,578 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear brake effort slightly less than expected.

Pass 8 Aug 2024 58,338 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,025 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots present (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,634 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 50,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 47,954 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 47,787 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 45,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,113 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 21,092 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,994 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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R879 KNR is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R879 KNR, 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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R879 KNR is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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