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N18 DEK

1997 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 DEK
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,644 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 55,644 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,545 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,971 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 49,971 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 49,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,380 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,225 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 39,433 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,446 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,527 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 19,712 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,714 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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N18 DEK is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N18 DEK, 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 N18 DEK registered?

N18 DEK is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is N18 DEK safe to buy?

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