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R451 CEU

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,286 mi
Last recorded59,286 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 CEU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,286 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake slightly spongy

front mudguard short and insecure

nearside front brake hose damaged

nearside front brake hose mounting loose

Fail 31 Jul 2013 59,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake slightly spongy

front mudguard short and insecure

nearside front brake hose damaged

nearside front brake hose mounting loose

Pass 28 Jul 2012 58,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,471 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 52,471 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear tyre under inflated.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,914 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 38,012 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 37,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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R451 CEU is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R451 CEU, 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 R451 CEU registered?

R451 CEU is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R451 CEU safe to buy?

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