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P81 HTO

1997 Honda Cbr

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,150 mi
Last recorded29,150 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 HTO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 29,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 27,380 miles

Offside Rear aftermarket can fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,477 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 23,401 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 22,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,839 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 16,839 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 14,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 8,596 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 7,897 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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P81 HTO is a 1997 Honda Cbr in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 27,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P81 HTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P81 HTO?

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What year was P81 HTO registered?

P81 HTO is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P81 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 HTO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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