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L447 RHJ

1998 Honda CBR900RR

Red Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,817 mi
Last recorded45,817 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL447 RHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 45,817 miles

Front Tyre perished/cracking

Pass 5 May 2023 45,753 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 45,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,662 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 45,629 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 44,953 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,447 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 43,927 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,095 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,315 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 40,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,237 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

anodized front brake unions fitted [can corrode]

Fail 28 Feb 2011 35,237 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

anodized front brake unions fitted [can corrode]

drive chain dry/rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,575 miles

customer advised alloy banjo fittings on bike

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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L447 RHJ is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in Red with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L447 RHJ, 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 L447 RHJ registered?

L447 RHJ is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is L447 RHJ safe to buy?

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