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P26 ERX

1997 Honda CBR900

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,001 mi
Last recorded27,001 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 ERX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 26,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,176 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 25,716 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 24,578 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 24,578 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 19,797 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,797 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,281 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 17,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 16,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,631 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 May 2006 16,161 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 16,161 miles

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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P26 ERX is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P26 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P26 ERX registered?

P26 ERX is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P26 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 ERX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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