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R270 ORC

1998 Honda Cbr 900

Orange Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,345 mi
Last recorded72,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr 90028,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 ORC
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 900
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 72,345 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,331 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 68,592 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,053 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,258 miles

Front brake fluid getting dark

Front brake starting to bind

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,904 miles

Rear drive chain loose

Rear swinging arm slight play in berrings

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,359 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 51,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,154 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 42,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,941 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2008 22,472 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 22,472 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,762 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 900?

Based on 1,814 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
685
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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R270 ORC is a 1998 Honda Cbr 900 in Orange with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 28,311 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 Cbr 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R270 ORC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R270 ORC registered?

R270 ORC is a 1998 Honda Cbr 900, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R270 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 ORC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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