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Q520ABL

1998 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,338 mi
Last recorded38,338 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ520ABL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 37,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 37,885 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 37,025 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,298 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 36,182 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 34,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 33,869 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,159 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 33,159 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,861 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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Q520ABL is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 22,803 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 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 Q520ABL, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q520ABL is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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