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R384 GDE

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,935 mi
Last recorded42,935 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 GDE
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 42,935 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 42,837 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 42,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Indicator broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Indicator broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Drive chain rusted and sezed (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose Leather seat cover in poor condition and falling apart. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,764 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

No rear Footpegs, single seat only

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,932 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 41,932 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 40,498 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 40,498 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 10 May 2014 37,708 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,659 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 3,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

H/Light adaptor fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,646 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,646 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2010 28,121 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 11 May 2010 28,080 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 22,153 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,409 miles

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

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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R384 GDE is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R384 GDE, 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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R384 GDE is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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