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L817 TEW

1994 Honda CBR1000F

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,397 mi
Last recorded54,397 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda CBR1000F33,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 TEW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 54,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 54,395 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,691 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,070 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,718 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,850 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,984 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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L817 TEW is a 1994 Honda CBR1000F in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L817 TEW, 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 L817 TEW registered?

L817 TEW is a 1994 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L817 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L817 TEW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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