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R169 UOW

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,211 mi
Last recorded34,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 UOW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 34,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 33,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 32,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 31,473 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 30,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 30,484 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 30,484 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 30,131 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 30,027 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,774 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 29,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,094 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,324 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2012 27,683 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,898 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,892 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 19,432 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 74,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 74,770 miles

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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R169 UOW is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R169 UOW, 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 R169 UOW registered?

R169 UOW is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R169 UOW safe to buy?

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