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R985 DRJ

1997 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,961 mi
Last recorded30,961 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 DRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 30,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 30,957 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 30,649 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 30,554 miles

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 29,398 miles

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 29,336 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 27,248 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 27,248 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 26,811 miles

Offside handlebar slightly bent, does not affect operation of steering

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2017 25,266 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 23,509 miles

Offside Handlebar slightly bent, does not affect steering.

Fail 6 May 2016 23,509 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar slightly bent, does not affect steering.

Pass 8 May 2015 20,565 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 20,565 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 19,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,739 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 16,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,455 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fairing damage o/s / brake fluid change

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,067 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,067 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,921 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 11,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,670 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 11,667 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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R985 DRJ is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 23,672 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 CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R985 DRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R985 DRJ is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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