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J218 JKN

1995 Honda CBR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,323 mi
Last recorded36,323 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda CBR100032,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 JKN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 36,323 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 36,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 34,975 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 34,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 34,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 34,309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 34,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 33,426 miles

Central Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,665 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 32,665 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 31,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 31,413 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 31,413 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,910 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,862 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 28,537 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 May 2011 28,537 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000?

Based on 3,934 MOT tests across 393 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
821
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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J218 JKN is a 1995 Honda CBR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1995 Honda CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 32,433 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 CBR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J218 JKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J218 JKN registered?

J218 JKN is a 1995 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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