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P811 MJA

1997 Honda CBR600RR

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,444 mi
Last recorded36,444 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR600RR24,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 MJA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600RR
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2025
Pass 20 May 2024
Pass 10 Jun 2023
Pass 11 Mar 2016
Fail 11 Mar 2016

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015
Fail 5 Sep 2015

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 27,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 21,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,428 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,181 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 20,042 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,177 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 19,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,756 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 15,756 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600RR?

Based on 68,045 MOT tests across 6,490 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 827
reflector on motorcycle missing 479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 297
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 234
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P811 MJA is a 1997 Honda CBR600RR in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR600RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 24,206 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 CBR600RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 827 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P811 MJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600RR typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR600RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P811 MJA registered?

P811 MJA is a 1997 Honda CBR600RR, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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