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K154 RBK

1997 Honda Cbr

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

51,509 mi
Last recorded51,509 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK154 RBK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,509 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 51,509 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 51,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside mirror missing

Fail 12 Oct 2019 51,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside mirror missing

Fail 21 Sep 2019 51,362 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,354 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 51,354 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,282 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 50,218 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 50,199 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 48,779 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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K154 RBK is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 K154 RBK, 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 K154 RBK registered?

K154 RBK is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is K154 RBK safe to buy?

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