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JBK 962

1998 Honda CBR900RR

White Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

646 mi
Last recorded646 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBK 962
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 635 miles

Fork yoke insecure Top yoke nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly cables sticking, Holding revs (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 421 miles
Pass 19 May 2021
Pass 29 Aug 2019 242 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 12 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 10 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 40,643 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 40,643 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,196 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 40,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,654 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 37,998 miles

Front mudguard fasteners missing.

Front park light not working.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,796 miles

Number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,783 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

number plate has slight damage

Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,221 miles

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

r/h front fairing bracket bent

r/h handlebar slightly bent

Pass 10 Mar 2007 35,428 miles

advise non standard disc bolts fitted

alloy banjo bolts fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2005 34,340 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 34,340 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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JBK 962 is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in White with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JBK 962, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBK 962 registered?

JBK 962 is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is JBK 962 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBK 962 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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