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J383 BJN

1998 Honda CBR900RR

Black Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

593 mi
Last recorded593 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ383 BJN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 1 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 1 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 1,964 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 13,687 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 9,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlight beam deflectors fitted due to both headlight kick to right.

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 9,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlight beam deflectors fitted due to both headlight kick to right.

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

Riders seat insecure Tapped up. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 5,267 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 8,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlight beam deflectors fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 8,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlight beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front forks catching radiator on full lock

Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,970 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clock assy loose, loose wires around headstock area not affecting movement front brake calipers require servicing

Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,228 miles

Cable ties securing part of rear mud guard

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 31,187 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Cable ties securing part of rear mud guard

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 28,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,027 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,482 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 27,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,545 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 2,545 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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J383 BJN is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in Black with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J383 BJN, 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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J383 BJN is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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