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R590 YOP

1998 Honda CBR900

Orange Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,970 mi
Last recorded29,970 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 YOP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 29,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 29,255 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 28,927 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 28,927 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 26,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 26,892 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,230 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 18,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,768 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 17,768 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 14,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 12,978 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 10,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 5,453 miles

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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R590 YOP is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Orange with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R590 YOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R590 YOP registered?

R590 YOP is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R590 YOP safe to buy?

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