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L389 OMB

1994 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,418 mi
Last recorded45,418 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CBR1000F33,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 OMB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 45,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 45,383 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 45,343 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,059 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,591 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,905 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,168 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,949 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,127 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,249 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 30,249 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,381 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,482 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,471 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 18,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 12,165 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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L389 OMB is a 1994 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1994 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 33,823 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 L389 OMB, 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 32 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L389 OMB registered?

L389 OMB is a 1994 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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