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K33 MGD

1997 Honda CBR900RR

Yellow Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,646 mi
Last recorded32,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR900RR25,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 MGD
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 32,646 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired bleed nipple snapped (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 32,161 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired bleed nipple (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 32,159 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure subframe (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily dished (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced nearside not working on main but off side operational (4.1.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 31,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,443 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,438 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,106 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 30,537 miles

Cables and hoses not routed the same a standard model.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive dry (6.2.1e)

Left hand lock stop is effective but with contact to fairing

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 30,527 miles

Direction indicators not working Left hand rear (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering lock stop ineffective Right hand side bar hits fuel tank (2.1.3)

Cables and hoses not routed the same a standard model.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive dry (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,423 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,423 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 26,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 22,912 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,550 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 20,499 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 19,352 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 15,926 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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K33 MGD is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR in Yellow with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K33 MGD, 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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K33 MGD is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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