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P385 HAS

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,707 mi
Last recorded18,707 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 HAS
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 18,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 16,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 16,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 16,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 26,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,860 miles

European headlamp travel adapter fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,246 miles

European travel headlamp adapter fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 24,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

European travel headlamp adapter fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 23,337 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 23,337 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2016 22,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,490 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,799 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,098 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,531 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 10,903 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 10,903 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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P385 HAS is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 27,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P385 HAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P385 HAS registered?

P385 HAS is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P385 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 HAS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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