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J557 JOU

1998 Honda CBR1000F

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,106 mi
Last recorded56,106 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1000F28,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 56,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,666 miles

Offside Throttle close to tank when on full right lock

Fail 12 May 2016 55,657 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation cracking (4.1.2c)

Offside Throttle close to tank when on full right lock

Rear Luggage rack insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 47,513 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,891 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,888 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,887 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,887 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 33,072 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 May 2011 33,072 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,655 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,654 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,609 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2008 32,287 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 32,287 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,022 miles

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

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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J557 JOU is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J557 JOU, 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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J557 JOU is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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