MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?
Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was R971 VCH registered?
R971 VCH is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R971 VCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 VCH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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