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R816 LJT

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,773 mi
Last recorded45,773 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 LJT
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 45,773 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 45,773 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 34,835 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 28,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 27,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 26,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 26,398 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 25,991 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Small non standard rear indicators fitted.

Pass 23 May 2014 25,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 May 2013 24,987 miles

rear tyre low on tread

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2012 223,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 23,088 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,102 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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R816 LJT is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R816 LJT, 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 R816 LJT registered?

R816 LJT is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R816 LJT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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