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R589 ORN

1998 Honda CBR900RR

Orange Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,885 mi
Last recorded79,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 ORN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 79,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 64,699 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 64,699 miles

Horn not working loose conection (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation adjusted (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 54,594 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 38,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 38,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 37,295 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 37,279 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,987 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,404 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 27,191 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,277 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,166 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 24,166 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 19,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 19,337 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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R589 ORN is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in Orange 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 R589 ORN, 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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R589 ORN is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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