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R556 SCH

1997 Honda CBR900

Yellow Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,592 mi
Last recorded23,592 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 SCH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 23,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 23,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 23,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 23,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 23,194 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 22,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2019 22,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 21,375 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 21,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases collector holed and leaking exhaust gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam LH Dipped beam inop. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,410 miles

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

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

Front Tyre Deteriorated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 17,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 17,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 17,174 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 17,048 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 17,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 16,804 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 14,810 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 10,389 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 5,815 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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R556 SCH is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Yellow with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R556 SCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R556 SCH registered?

R556 SCH is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R556 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 SCH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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