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P506 OMB

1997 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,156 mi
Last recorded26,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 OMB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 26,156 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 26,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,101 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 25,056 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,577 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,519 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 21,501 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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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P506 OMB is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P506 OMB, 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 P506 OMB registered?

P506 OMB is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P506 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 OMB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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