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M557 UKO

1999 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

38,736 mi
Last recorded38,736 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR90023,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 UKO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 38,736 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 38,686 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 38,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 38,142 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 21,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 20,559 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 19,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 19,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,631 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,631 miles

front scren missing

nearside fairing panel cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,607 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 37,439 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,976 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 35,929 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,796 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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M557 UKO is a 1999 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,270 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 M557 UKO, 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 27 years old, this Honda CBR900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M557 UKO registered?

M557 UKO is a 1999 Honda CBR900, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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