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1997 Honda CBR900RR 0.9L Petrol · R78 YAG

R78 YAG

1997 Honda CBR900RR (0.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 1,586 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2024.

Make & Model
HONDA CBR900RR
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Sept 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
1,586 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Sept 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
918cc
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R78 YAG Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2023
  • 1,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

R78 YAG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Cbr900Rr (R78 YAG) between August 2022 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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R78 YAG Mileage History

  1. 08/09/20231,556 mi
  2. 09/09/20231,586 mi+30 mi

Average of roughly 11,575 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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