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ML09 VBN

2009 Honda Cbr

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,562 mi
Last recorded24,562 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Honda Cbr10,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 VBN
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 24,562 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 21,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 17,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 17,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 16,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 14,948 miles

Exhaust noisy.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 14,946 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 12,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,733 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,367 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 5,938 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(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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ML09 VBN is a 2009 Honda Cbr in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 10,650 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 ML09 VBN, 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 17 years old, this Honda Cbr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML09 VBN registered?

ML09 VBN is a 2009 Honda Cbr, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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