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P109 NDB

1997 Honda CBR900RR

Yellow Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,985 mi
Last recorded33,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR900RR25,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 NDB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 33,985 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 33,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up in wrong direction due to incorrect continent head lamp. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 33,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

slight play in rear mono shock pivot, efficient at time of test.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,047 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured Dipped beam slightly dull. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,712 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 32,712 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,424 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 108,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 106,075 miles

Inner Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 104,697 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 104,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 103,548 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 102,104 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 99,996 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 99,996 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 96,621 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 96,621 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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 29 Feb 2008 90,931 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2008 90,917 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 90,852 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 85,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 85,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P109 NDB is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR in Yellow with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P109 NDB, 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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P109 NDB is a 1997 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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