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R996 CGE

1997 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,869 mi
Last recorded24,869 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 CGE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 24,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 24,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 24,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,487 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 23,497 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Nearside brake caliper\brake pads contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Nearside fork serious oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 23,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 22,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,875 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,292 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 19,632 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,344 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,660 miles

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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R996 CGE is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R996 CGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R996 CGE registered?

R996 CGE is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R996 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 CGE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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