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R129 MGK

1997 Honda Cbr 900

Black Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,692 mi
Last recorded64,692 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 90021,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 MGK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

nearside front brake caliper slightly binding

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,217 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,217 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,936 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 59,936 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 43,978 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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R129 MGK is a 1997 Honda Cbr 900 in Black with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 21,042 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 R129 MGK, 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 29 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 R129 MGK registered?

R129 MGK is a 1997 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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