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R889 WOF

1997 Honda Cbr

Bronze Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,545 mi
Last recorded18,545 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 WOF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 18,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,138 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,215 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey pipe to silencer leak (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 13,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort warped disc (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement cut down (6.3.4g)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey pipe to silencer leak (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 9,772 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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R889 WOF is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Bronze with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R889 WOF, 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 R889 WOF registered?

R889 WOF is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R889 WOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 WOF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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