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L653 WNJ

1998 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1000F28,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 WNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,380 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 61,380 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Pass 29 May 2010 58,528 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 29 May 2010 58,528 miles

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 57,609 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 41,219 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 37,087 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 37,087 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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L653 WNJ is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L653 WNJ, 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 L653 WNJ registered?

L653 WNJ is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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