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1997 Honda 0.9L Petrol · R726 COT

R726 COT

1997 Honda (0.9L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 33,187 km. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024.

Make & Model
HONDA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Sept 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
33,187 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Sept 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
900cc

R726 COT Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2023
  • 33,187 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R726 COT Odometer History

  1. 09/03/200619,555 km
  2. 20/11/200620,350 km+795 km
  3. 20/11/200620,350 km
  4. 01/04/200821,120 km+770 km
  5. 22/04/200921,354 km+234 km
  6. 22/04/200921,354 km
  7. 10/04/201021,526 mi
  8. 20/04/201122,807 km
  9. 26/04/201225,429 mi
  10. 15/04/201327,207 km
  11. 23/04/201430,242 km+3,035 km
  12. 02/08/201933,083 km+2,841 km
  13. 01/10/202233,093 km+10 km
  14. 29/09/202333,187 km+94 km

Average of roughly 776 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

R726 COT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Oct 2026, 06:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Unknown (R726 COT) between March 2006 and September 2023.

The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
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ADVISORY