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R573 LRU

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,038 mi
Last recorded42,038 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 LRU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,038 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 41,629 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 41,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 41,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Handlebar excessively corroded (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 40,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,263 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 40,259 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working Rear brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 39,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 35,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 34,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,305 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear drive chain needs lube

rear n/s indicator lens missing

Fail 15 Oct 2013 25,965 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear drive chain needs lube

rear n/s indicator lens missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,948 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,335 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 20,884 miles

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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R573 LRU is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R573 LRU, 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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R573 LRU is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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