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R601 HKP

1998 Honda CBR900RR

Orange Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,887 mi
Last recorded46,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR900RR24,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 HKP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 46,887 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 46,835 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 46,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 40,449 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,874 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,424 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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R601 HKP is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR in Orange with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R601 HKP, 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 R601 HKP registered?

R601 HKP is a 1998 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R601 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 HKP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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