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P197 VRE

1997 Honda CB1300

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,199 mi
Last recorded25,199 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CB130025,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 VRE
MakeHonda
ModelCB1300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 25,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 23,199 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 23,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 23,011 miles

Front Lower small coolant drip from overflow.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,678 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 21,701 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 27,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,191 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1300?

Based on 29,948 MOT tests across 2,241 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
913
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 254
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 129
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
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P197 VRE is a 1997 Honda CB1300 in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda CB1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 25,388 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 CB1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P197 VRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CB1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P197 VRE registered?

P197 VRE is a 1997 Honda CB1300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P197 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 VRE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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