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P797 YFV

1997 Honda Cbr 900 Rr

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,693 mi
Last recorded14,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 900 Rr30,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 YFV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900 Rr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 14,693 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 14,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 14,618 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at the caliper joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2015 14,172 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 May 2015 14,172 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 900 Rr?

Based on 3,117 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
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P797 YFV is a 1997 Honda Cbr 900 Rr in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 900 Rr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 30,998 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 900 Rr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P797 YFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 900 Rr typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 900 Rr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P797 YFV registered?

P797 YFV is a 1997 Honda Cbr 900 Rr, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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