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R578 PFT

1998 Honda CBR900RR

Orange Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

8,255 mi
Last recorded8,255 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 PFT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 8,255 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 8,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 8,042 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 7,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 7,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 7,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,272 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 7,272 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,241 miles

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

check/ top up front and rear brake fluid reservoir.

drive chain needs lubricating.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 7,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,023 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 7,023 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,776 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 6,776 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 6,528 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,409 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 6,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,389 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 5,389 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900RR?

Based on 196,040 MOT tests across 17,395 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
17,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,905
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,338
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,337
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,322
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,131
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R578 PFT is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in Orange with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR900RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 24,111 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 CBR900RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R578 PFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900RR typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR900RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R578 PFT is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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