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J537 JHY

1991 Honda Cbr

Yellow Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,363 mi
Last recorded36,363 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda Cbr37,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ537 JHY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 36,363 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 34,740 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 33,481 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,628 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 32,597 miles

Headlamp aim not tested headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 29,711 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,041 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 28,041 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,758 miles

Clutch lever loose

Pass 26 May 2012 27,445 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,624 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front disc`s worn

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 26,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front disc`s worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,137 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 16,137 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,704 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,118 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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J537 JHY is a 1991 Honda Cbr in Yellow with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 37,880 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 J537 JHY, 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 35 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J537 JHY registered?

J537 JHY is a 1991 Honda Cbr, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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