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L199 EWP

1997 Honda CBR900RR

Black Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,325 mi
Last recorded73,325 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR900RR25,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 EWP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,896 miles

Front Front tyre has a minor cut to the LH sidewall however it is not so deep that the ply or cords are exposed

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Slight play in rear brake pedal to brake master cylinder linkage pivot bolt - not excessive (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 72,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 71,202 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 71,202 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 70,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 69,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 66,297 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 66,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 62,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,681 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 56,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,199 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 36,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 31,899 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 31,899 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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L199 EWP is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR in Black with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L199 EWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L199 EWP registered?

L199 EWP is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is L199 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L199 EWP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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