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J485 NJT

1997 Honda CBR900RR

White Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,316 mi
Last recorded70,316 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR900RR25,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 NJT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,316 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,910 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,050 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,948 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,948 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,954 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,954 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,754 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,754 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,336 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,324 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 25 May 2006 47,235 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900RR?

Based on 196,040 MOT tests across 17,395 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
17,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,905
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,338
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,337
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,322
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,131
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J485 NJT is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR in White with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR900RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 25,819 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 CBR900RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J485 NJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900RR typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR900RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J485 NJT is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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