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R157 EAW

1997 Honda Cbr 900

Yellow Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,911 mi
Last recorded11,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 90021,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 EAW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,911 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,755 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 11,755 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,963 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 10,963 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,645 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 10,645 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,027 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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R157 EAW is a 1997 Honda Cbr 900 in Yellow with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R157 EAW, 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 R157 EAW registered?

R157 EAW is a 1997 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R157 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 EAW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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