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R720 HAT

1997 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,064 mi
Last recorded33,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 HAT
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 33,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 32,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,653 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 31,653 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,626 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,820 miles

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

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

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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R720 HAT is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R720 HAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R720 HAT registered?

R720 HAT is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R720 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 HAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R720 HAT have outstanding finance?

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