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R448 NFL

1998 Honda CBR1000F

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

10,628 mi
Last recorded10,628 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1000F28,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 NFL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 10,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 9,666 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 9,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 8,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 7,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 6,605 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 6,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 6,605 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 6,605 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 6,605 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 6,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 5,435 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 5,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 2,747 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 2,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 1,101 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 8 May 2009 672 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 4 Aug 2007 222 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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R448 NFL is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R448 NFL, 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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R448 NFL is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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