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P250 ACW

1997 Honda CBR900

Multi-colour Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,158 mi
Last recorded19,158 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 ACW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 19,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 18,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 18,012 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 18,012 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam stuck on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2016 17,700 miles

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2016 17,700 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 16,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 16,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,189 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,189 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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P250 ACW is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Multi-colour with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 23,672 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 P250 ACW, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P250 ACW registered?

P250 ACW is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P250 ACW safe to buy?

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