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R513 BUB

1997 Honda CBR900

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,827 mi
Last recorded22,827 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 BUB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 22,827 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 22,228 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 21,730 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 21,730 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 20,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 20,028 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 19,091 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 18,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust can rubbing on swingarm

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 13,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 13,432 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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R513 BUB is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R513 BUB, 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 R513 BUB registered?

R513 BUB is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R513 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R513 BUB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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