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M157 JPA

1994 Honda CBR900

Beige Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

24,827 mi
Last recorded24,827 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Honda CBR90031,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 JPA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 24,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,732 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 24,732 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced remove coloured headlamp screen (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,679 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 24,679 miles

Central Rear Headlamp incorrect colour incorrect colour headlamp cover removed (1.2.1)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low brake fluid topped up (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 24,661 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

corrosion round fuel tank filler

Fail 15 Jul 2016 24,661 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

corrosion round fuel tank filler

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,629 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 24,622 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam dipped beam not working (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,427 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 24,267 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,935 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 22,935 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 22,389 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 22,380 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

exhaust is louder than standard

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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M157 JPA is a 1994 Honda CBR900 in Beige with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,990 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 CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M157 JPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M157 JPA is a 1994 Honda CBR900, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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