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J152 UNB

1997 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,556 mi
Last recorded46,556 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 UNB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake banjos (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 46,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake banjos (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,544 miles

general light corrosion to frame

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,432 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted BOTH INNER EDEGES (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion FORK STATIONS PITTED (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 46,422 miles

Drive chain excessively tight LINKS SEIZED (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted BOTH INNER EDEGES (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion FORK STATIONS PITTED (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,518 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 44,074 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 44,061 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake slighty binding

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,762 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,741 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,174 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,864 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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J152 UNB is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J152 UNB, 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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J152 UNB is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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