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K769 SAB

1997 Honda Cbr

Multi-colour Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,443 mi
Last recorded18,443 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK769 SAB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 18,443 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,079 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H fork seal (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 17,444 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,400 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 17,400 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,272 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 17,017 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front position light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,593 miles

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

offside position light not working

Fail 14 Aug 2012 16,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

offside position light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

only one of two front position lights working

Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 16,220 miles

Centre Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 16,119 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 16,119 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nail in front tyre

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,829 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,541 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,249 miles

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

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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K769 SAB is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Multi-colour with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K769 SAB, 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 K769 SAB registered?

K769 SAB is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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