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P304 PJA

1997 Honda Cbr

Purple Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,033 mi
Last recorded22,033 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 PJA
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,033 miles

Both Tyre's are 12 years old. Would recommend replacement.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 22,015 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Both Tyre's are 12 years old. Would recommend replacement.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 22,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride soft link pin tips not splayed correctly. (6.2.1h)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h seal leaking slightly. (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake fluid level on minimum .

Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,309 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,501 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 19,457 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 13,217 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 18,197 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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P304 PJA is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Purple with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P304 PJA, 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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P304 PJA is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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