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P751 VTX

1997 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,764 mi
Last recorded56,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 VTX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 55,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,308 miles

chain guard missing

Fail 7 Jun 2023 54,308 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fouling shocker (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chain guard missing

fuel tank slightly loose

Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,203 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,913 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,388 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,271 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 48,267 miles

Central Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,830 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,830 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,419 miles

n/s rear stop light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,799 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 34,789 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,615 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 29,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 26,010 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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P751 VTX is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P751 VTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P751 VTX registered?

P751 VTX is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P751 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 VTX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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