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R477 JEV

1998 Honda CBR900

Multi-colour Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,076 mi
Last recorded30,076 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 JEV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 30,076 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 30,076 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 30,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,063 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 30,063 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,052 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 30,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,036 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,977 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear damper spring starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,379 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,367 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,089 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lefthand grip slightly loose on handlebar

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Throttle slow to return

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,089 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Lefthand grip slightly loose on handlebar

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Throttle slow to return

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,728 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 27,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,106 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 100,880 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 19,880 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R477 JEV is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Multi-colour with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R477 JEV, 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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R477 JEV is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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