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N398 UEW

1996 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,869 mi
Last recorded30,869 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR90026,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 UEW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 30,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 30,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 30,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 30,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 30,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 29,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 29,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 28,466 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 28,016 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 May 2016 28,016 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 27,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,247 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 25,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 25,193 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,193 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,786 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 24,190 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,948 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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N398 UEW is a 1996 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 26,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N398 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N398 UEW registered?

N398 UEW is a 1996 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N398 UEW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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