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P974 PGO

1996 Honda Cbr

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr28,448 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 PGO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,953 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,932 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,377 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front fender broken

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,522 miles

Front brake lever is very rough in its operation.

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 29,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front brake lever is very rough in its operation.

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 25,222 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 25,222 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2007 25,212 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2006 21,118 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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P974 PGO is a 1996 Honda Cbr in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 28,448 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P974 PGO, 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 30 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P974 PGO registered?

P974 PGO is a 1996 Honda Cbr, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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