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R951 YFL

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,570 mi
Last recorded28,570 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 28,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 28,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 25,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 23,424 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 23,383 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 20,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 18,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,921 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 10,964 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 7,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 3,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 3,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 2,765 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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R951 YFL is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R951 YFL, 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 R951 YFL registered?

R951 YFL is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R951 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 YFL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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