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P817 HWA

1996 Honda Cbr 900

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,853 mi
Last recorded23,853 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr 90025,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 HWA
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 23,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 23,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 22,549 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 22,527 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 22,176 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 22,176 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 22,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,111 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2013 20,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 196,901 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 19,690 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 18,566 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,159 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,610 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 900?

Based on 1,814 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
685
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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P817 HWA is a 1996 Honda Cbr 900 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cbr 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 25,172 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P817 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cbr 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P817 HWA registered?

P817 HWA is a 1996 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P817 HWA safe to buy?

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