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P797 JKU

1996 Honda Cbr 900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,159 mi
Last recorded37,159 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda Cbr 90025,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 JKU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 37,159 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

rear tyre has little contamination with grease

split link fitted in chain

Fail 21 May 2013 37,159 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

rear tyre has little contamination with grease

split link fitted in chain

Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,905 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 36,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,782 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 36,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 35,150 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 900?

Based on 1,814 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
685
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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P797 JKU is a 1996 Honda Cbr 900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda Cbr 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 25,172 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 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P797 JKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Cbr 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P797 JKU registered?

P797 JKU is a 1996 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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