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R156 LFM

1997 Honda Cbr

Orange Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,682 mi
Last recorded37,682 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 LFM
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 37,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,942 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,186 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,157 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 22,157 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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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R156 LFM is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Orange with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R156 LFM, 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.

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What year was R156 LFM registered?

R156 LFM is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R156 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 LFM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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