Honda Cbr1000f (1991)
1991 Honda Cbr1000f
CarHunch analysed 403 real MOT records for the 1991 Honda Cbr1000f. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1991 Honda CBR1000F passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.5% of the time, slightly above the UK average of 80%, and shows solid baseline reliability for a 30-year-old sports bike. However, one in five of these machines (20.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a legitimate concern if you're buying one without a full service history.
At an average mileage of 39,391 miles, these bikes are still relatively low-mileage for their age, suggesting many are garage queens rather than commuters—a good sign for longevity. The typical failures run to 1.65 per vehicle with nearly 6 advisories on top, so budget for regular maintenance items like cables, seals, and exhaust work before you ride one home.
What to check before buying a 1991 Honda Cbr1000f
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.
- ⚠️ 20.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1991 Honda Cbr1000f 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.
Half of all 1991 Honda Cbr1000f vehicles fall between 28,100 and 49,680 miles.
1991 Honda Cbr1000f — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Honda Cbr1000f
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.6%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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19.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.7%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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14.6%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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13.9%
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
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13%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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