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R403 MJH

1997 Honda Cbr

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,597 mi
Last recorded23,597 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 MJH
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,523 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 23,523 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 2,306 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,702 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,225 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 20,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,648 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,114 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Small sized number plate fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,033 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Undersize number plate fitted.No BS mark.

Fail 22 Sep 2007 17,027 miles

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

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Under size number plate fitted.Not marked.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,572 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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R403 MJH is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R403 MJH, 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 R403 MJH registered?

R403 MJH is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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