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R285 LLJ

1997 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,783 mi
Last recorded77,783 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1000F30,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 LLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 77,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,517 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 77,517 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,304 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 73,304 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls FRONT SWITCH (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 69,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 64,033 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 64,033 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 58,846 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 58,827 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,303 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,645 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 39,194 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,044 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,793 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 23,934 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,934 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 22,512 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 22,501 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R285 LLJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R285 LLJ, 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 R285 LLJ registered?

R285 LLJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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