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G821 BBM

1998 Honda Bros

Green Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

49,985 mi
Last recorded49,985 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Bros44,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG821 BBM
MakeHonda
ModelBros
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 49,985 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 49,977 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,752 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 48,752 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,154 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 47,154 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,300 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 40,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,003 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 22,003 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,574 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,629 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 36,857 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Bros?

Based on 4,211 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
1,021
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 41
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G821 BBM is a 1998 Honda Bros in Green with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda Bros models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 44,629 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 Bros fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G821 BBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Bros typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Bros is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G821 BBM registered?

G821 BBM is a 1998 Honda Bros, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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