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R581 EFC

1998 Honda CBR900RR

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,078 mi
Last recorded38,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 EFC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 38,078 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 38,076 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,767 miles

Front both front and rear tyre valves of long type, not short, as normal for bikes

Front slightly rough wheel bearing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation of rear brake effort, 10gs.. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose slight play in rear chain drive sprocket bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear axle slightly mis aligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,692 miles

Front Slight roughness in wheel bearings

Front cracks in sidewalls close to rim, no cord visible yet

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation rear brake 10 kgs (1.2.1 (e))

brake hoses at front of frame poorly routed

Pass 28 Feb 2018 37,424 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,540 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20kgs fluctuation (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,944 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 33,944 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,543 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 30,543 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,362 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 19,357 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,201 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 6,641 miles

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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R581 EFC is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R581 EFC, 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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What year was R581 EFC registered?

R581 EFC is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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