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R86 MTV

1998 Honda CBR1000F

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,025 mi
Last recorded18,025 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1000F28,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1000F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,025 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 18,025 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 15,508 miles

Headlight has had tape applied to correct the beam pattern

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 14,184 miles

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

Headlight has been taped to achieve correct beam pattern

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in rear cush drive rubber

Pass 5 Nov 2022 12,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 10,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 7,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 4,068 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 2,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 560 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,419 miles

Tyres worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,432 miles

L/h silencer corroding at joining point

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,795 miles

Exhaust corroding at joining point

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,111 miles

Wheel alignment slightly out.Exhaust corroding underneath

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,154 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,796 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2009 67,358 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Right hand dip beam not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,141 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 62,141 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,961 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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R86 MTV is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R86 MTV, 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 R86 MTV registered?

R86 MTV is a 1998 Honda CBR1000F, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R86 MTV safe to buy?

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