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R908 XDB

1997 Honda Cbr 900

White Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158 mi
Last recorded158 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 90021,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 XDB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 158 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 158 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

heel guards loose

clutch lever mounting loose

Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 15,999 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,934 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 15,934 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,771 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 47,084 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,993 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 900?

Based on 1,814 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
685
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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R908 XDB is a 1997 Honda Cbr 900 in White with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 21,042 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 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R908 XDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R908 XDB is a 1997 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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