MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak.
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak.
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak from engine.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Maximum limit. (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda CBR1000?
Based on 3,934 MOT tests across 393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P511 VMJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 1997 Honda CBR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 38,104 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 CBR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P511 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CBR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P511 VMJ registered?
P511 VMJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1000, first registered on 9 May 1997.
Is P511 VMJ safe to buy?
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