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R971 VCH

1997 Honda Cbr

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,464 mi
Last recorded74,464 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 VCH
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,464 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 74,464 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,417 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 71,417 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 57,472 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,005 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 50,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,336 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 35,335 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,463 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,187 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 43,182 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,177 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 34,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,290 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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R971 VCH is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R971 VCH, 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 R971 VCH registered?

R971 VCH is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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