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R68 YVR

1997 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,546 mi
Last recorded28,546 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 YVR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,546 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 28,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,723 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 22,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,668 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,930 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 12,927 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,651 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 12,324 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R68 YVR is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R68 YVR, 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 R68 YVR registered?

R68 YVR is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R68 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 YVR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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