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R126 DKX

1997 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

45,432 mi
Last recorded45,432 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 DKX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 45,432 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 45,432 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,514 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 43,514 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,270 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,958 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 35,958 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 35,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,686 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 30,685 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls fouling frame (2.1.2b)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 29,169 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,702 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 26,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 26,208 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 24,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 23,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 2,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 2,220 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 13,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,022 miles

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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R126 DKX is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 23,672 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 R126 DKX, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 DKX registered?

R126 DKX is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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