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R344 WRV

1998 Honda CBR900

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,562 mi
Last recorded46,562 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 WRV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,562 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,704 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 45,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 45,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,535 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,238 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,726 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 41,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 38,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,492 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,489 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,839 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 26,826 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,993 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 2,497 miles

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Pass 30 Aug 2005 21,633 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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R344 WRV is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R344 WRV, 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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What year was R344 WRV registered?

R344 WRV is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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