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P609 SRT

1997 Honda CBR900

White Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

62,635 mi
Last recorded62,635 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR90023,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 SRT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,635 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,939 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 18 Jun 2024 60,939 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,220 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,220 miles

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

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

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,625 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 58,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,913 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 57,913 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 56,808 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 53,596 miles

chain guard missing

Fail 28 May 2016 53,596 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

chain guard missing

Pass 23 May 2015 52,078 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 52,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 49,237 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,638 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,638 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 42,021 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,268 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 39,268 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 3,550 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 3,550 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 27 May 2009 22,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2009 22,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 18,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,272 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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P609 SRT is a 1997 Honda CBR900 in White with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 23,672 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 CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P609 SRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P609 SRT registered?

P609 SRT is a 1997 Honda CBR900, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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