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R623 UFR

1998 Honda CBR900

Orange Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,482 mi
Last recorded32,482 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 UFR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 31,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 31,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 31,280 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,227 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 advise a brake service

advise a brake service

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,731 miles

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

Rear advise rear brake service

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,907 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 29,907 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,312 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 27,312 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 25,648 miles

both front discs rusty

rear disc rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2013 25,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

both front discs rusty

rear disc rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,217 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,176 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 24,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,550 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,948 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 22,948 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 22,833 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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R623 UFR is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Orange with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R623 UFR, 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 R623 UFR registered?

R623 UFR is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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