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R699 XRJ

1997 Honda Cbr

Purple Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,860 mi
Last recorded44,860 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 XRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 44,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,627 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,368 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 44,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,824 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,910 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 20,868 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 20,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,917 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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R699 XRJ is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Purple with a 600cc 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 R699 XRJ, 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 R699 XRJ registered?

R699 XRJ is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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