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S980 TBA

1998 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,531 mi
Last recorded46,531 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1000F28,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 TBA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 46,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 46,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 46,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,490 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,755 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 40,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 39,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,856 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,617 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 34,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,143 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,202 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 22,196 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 19,962 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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S980 TBA is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 28,472 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 S980 TBA, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S980 TBA registered?

S980 TBA is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S980 TBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 TBA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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