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R251 DNB

1997 Honda CBR900

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,780 mi
Last recorded31,780 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 DNB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,780 miles

will need new front tyre soon

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,813 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.Will need changing soon.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,299 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 19,920 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 13,652 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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R251 DNB is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R251 DNB, 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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What year was R251 DNB registered?

R251 DNB is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R251 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 DNB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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