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J956 BHJ

1997 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ956 BHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,918 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,746 miles

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

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

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

l/h fork leg slightly bent, operation smooth and wheel alighnment satisfactory.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,746 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 76,728 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

front wheel fitted wrong way round

Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,483 miles

Rear tyre low on tread

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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J956 BHJ is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J956 BHJ, 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 J956 BHJ registered?

J956 BHJ is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is J956 BHJ safe to buy?

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