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R205 GAP

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

30,373 mi
Last recorded30,373 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GAP
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 30,373 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute flash rate over 120 per minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged tubeless valve in the front wheel is perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 May 2024 30,354 miles

Stop lamp not working hand controlled stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute flash rate over 120 per minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged tubeless valve in the front wheel is perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,220 miles

Bar ends missing from handlebars.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 29,220 miles

Bar ends missing from handlebars.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,725 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,718 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,662 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,633 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,533 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,533 miles

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

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 Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,421 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,282 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 28,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,459 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 25,459 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R205 GAP is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R205 GAP, 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 R205 GAP registered?

R205 GAP is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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