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M771 ABV

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,162 mi
Last recorded40,162 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM771 ABV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,162 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 40,162 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,270 miles

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,122 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 36,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,296 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,050 miles

Central Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,944 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,944 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Machine needs a new relay (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,332 miles

Will need fork seals soon

Pass 8 May 2012 27,290 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 27,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,807 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 18,597 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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M771 ABV is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1000F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,397 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 M771 ABV, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR1000F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M771 ABV registered?

M771 ABV is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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