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P231 FRA

1997 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,927 mi
Last recorded20,927 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 FRA
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,487 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 15,487 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 1,504 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 1,504 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,574 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,739 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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P231 FRA is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P231 FRA, 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 P231 FRA registered?

P231 FRA is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P231 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 FRA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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