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C18 RRR

1998 Honda CBR900RR

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,114 mi
Last recorded80,114 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RRR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 80,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 79,722 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 79,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 77,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 76,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 76,477 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 76,432 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 75,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 75,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 74,650 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 73,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,556 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

indicators flashing fast

Fail 3 Apr 2014 72,556 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

indicators flashing fast

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,929 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 70,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,663 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

brake discs are of non oe type

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,893 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,454 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,318 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 47,316 miles

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

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

advise change rear wheel bearings when changing tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,350 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900RR?

Based on 196,040 MOT tests across 17,395 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
17,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,905
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,338
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,337
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,322
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,131
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C18 RRR is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR900RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 24,111 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 CBR900RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 RRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900RR typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR900RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C18 RRR registered?

C18 RRR is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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