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P406 OVU

1997 Honda Cbr

White Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,260 mi
Last recorded42,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 OVU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,260 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 40,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 40,184 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm fractured swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,172 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,836 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tidy wiring around steering

Fail 21 Sep 2013 34,823 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tidy wiring around steering

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,682 miles

Brake pipes need to be clamped or fastened to secure

Chain guard missing

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,984 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 29,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,528 miles

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

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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P406 OVU is a 1997 Honda Cbr in White with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P406 OVU, 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.

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What year was P406 OVU registered?

P406 OVU is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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