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L23 NEL

1999 Honda CBR900RR

Yellow Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,251 mi
Last recorded48,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR900RR21,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 NEL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 47,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 47,915 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,110 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 46,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,741 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 33,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,284 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 28,284 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,271 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,221 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,352 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 23,352 miles

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

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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L23 NEL is a 1999 Honda CBR900RR in Yellow with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR900RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 21,952 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 L23 NEL, 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 27 years old, this Honda CBR900RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L23 NEL registered?

L23 NEL is a 1999 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L23 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 NEL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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