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P336 JHN

1997 Honda Cbr

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,611 mi
Last recorded45,611 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr27,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 JHN
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 45,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 45,355 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 45,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 45,212 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,308 miles

Exhaust noisy End can (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 44,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy End can (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

head bearings have slight notch

Fail 6 Apr 2019 43,008 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,044 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 41,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,721 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,185 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 38,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 38,098 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,010 miles

rear number plate is covering small plate at time of test

Pass 22 May 2009 35,435 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 35,435 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,054 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 33,054 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,071 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,589 miles

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

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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P336 JHN is a 1997 Honda Cbr in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P336 JHN, 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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P336 JHN is a 1997 Honda Cbr, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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