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P979 RWY

1996 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,557 mi
Last recorded29,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 RWY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,132 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 28,243 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 26,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,092 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 20,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,961 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 1,611 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 1,611 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,307 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 15,307 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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P979 RWY is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 26,501 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 CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P979 RWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P979 RWY registered?

P979 RWY is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P979 RWY 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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