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R46 ACR

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,350 mi
Last recorded56,350 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 ACR
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 56,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 56,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 55,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 55,046 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 54,790 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,168 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 54,168 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 3 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,331 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 May 2009 39,761 miles

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

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

rear monoshock corroded.

Fail 1 May 2009 39,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

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

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

rear monoshock corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,856 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 34,707 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both front and rear tyres showing signs of wear.

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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R46 ACR is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R46 ACR, 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 R46 ACR registered?

R46 ACR is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R46 ACR safe to buy?

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