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R801 TKW

1997 Honda CBR900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,910 mi
Last recorded27,910 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 TKW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,910 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 27,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 27,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,847 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 27,847 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,772 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 27,772 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 27,707 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 27,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,680 miles

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

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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R801 TKW is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R801 TKW, 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 R801 TKW registered?

R801 TKW is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R801 TKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 TKW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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