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Honda Cbr1000f L (1991)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 12.5% first-time pass rate

1991 Honda Cbr1000f L

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 1991 Honda Cbr1000f L. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 67.5% below UK average
12.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
44,221
typical mileage
37,257–52,219 middle half
3.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1991 Honda Cbr1000f L

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (97%) 116 11.1% 0.18
Other (3%) 3 66.7% 0.33

Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Honda Cbr1000f L vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

37,257
low mileage
44,221
typical
52,219
high mileage

Half of all 1991 Honda Cbr1000f L vehicles fall between 37,257 and 52,219 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.18
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Honda Cbr1000f L

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 31.8%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
  • 24.2%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 24.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.6%
    Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 12.1%
    Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 12.1%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 12.1%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 10.6%
    Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Cbr1000f L:

1990