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P797 WYG

1997 Honda CBR900

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,373 mi
Last recorded34,373 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 WYG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 34,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 32,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 31,293 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 30,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 28,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,426 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 27,426 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,465 miles

front tyre ner to wear limit

Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,776 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing ; front brake spongy

Pass 20 Oct 2012 24,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,309 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 22,309 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 21,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 21,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,272 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 20,272 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,987 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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P797 WYG is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P797 WYG, 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 P797 WYG registered?

P797 WYG is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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