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R187 NTF

1997 Honda CBR900

Yellow Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,518 mi
Last recorded28,518 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 NTF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 28,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 27,356 miles

Both front and rear brake pads worn close to limit and needing replaced

N/S/F fork seal starting to show signs of weeping

N/S/F inner fairing cracked that supports indicator

Rear exhaust bracket broken under lower side fairing

Fail 8 Oct 2024 27,345 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear brake pads worn close to limit and needing replaced

N/S/F fork seal starting to show signs of weeping

N/S/F inner fairing cracked that supports indicator

Rear exhaust bracket broken under lower side fairing

Pass 19 Sep 2023 26,026 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight fluctuation on rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (1.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively Slight bind front nearside caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 25,880 miles

Chain guard insecure Rear hugger (6.1.7 (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides front forks seals (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem seriously damaged Both front and rear valve stems perished and needing replaced. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,475 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 18,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 11,873 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 11,873 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 9,918 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,649 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 5,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,353 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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R187 NTF is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Yellow with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R187 NTF, 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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R187 NTF is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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