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K13 VLN

1997 Honda CBR900RR

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,505 mi
Last recorded54,505 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR900RR25,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 VLN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,505 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

low battery voltage

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,408 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 54,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 53,581 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,462 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 51,462 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 45,038 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,040 miles

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

rear subframe mounting not tight

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,530 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 25,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 22,310 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,221 miles

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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K13 VLN is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K13 VLN, 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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What year was K13 VLN registered?

K13 VLN is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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