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P485 VVL

1997 Honda CBR900

Multi-colour Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,308 mi
Last recorded19,308 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 VVL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 19,308 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 19,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 19,095 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 19,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,038 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 13,780 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,353 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 5,876 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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P485 VVL is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Multi-colour with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P485 VVL, 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 P485 VVL registered?

P485 VVL is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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