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R590 KSG

1998 Honda CBR900RR

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,937 mi
Last recorded34,937 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 KSG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 34,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 34,518 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 34,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 34,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,864 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 32,759 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 32,759 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R590 KSG is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R590 KSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R590 KSG registered?

R590 KSG is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R590 KSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 KSG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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