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P699 XCU

1997 Honda Cbr

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,049 mi
Last recorded30,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 XCU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 30,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 26,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 24,047 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,685 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 23,685 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 23,147 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 23,147 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 22,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 14,717 miles

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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P699 XCU is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Yellow 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 P699 XCU, 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 P699 XCU registered?

P699 XCU is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P699 XCU safe to buy?

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