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R659 TJB

1998 Honda Rebel

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,615 mi
Last recorded35,615 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Rebel24,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 TJB
MakeHonda
ModelRebel
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 35,615 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 35,432 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 30,867 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 30,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,843 miles

Nearside WE HAVE RETIFYED HIGH BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

WE HAVE PUMPED UP TYRES - REAR WAS FLAT ! FRONT WAS 17 PSI

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,833 miles

gear change rubber missing

high beam light on dash board not working

Fail 15 Apr 2015 30,824 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside driver peg bent

Pass 5 Oct 2013 28,738 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 28,708 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 28,706 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,469 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 28,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,639 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,639 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,789 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Rebel?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
541
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 42
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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R659 TJB is a 1998 Honda Rebel in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Rebel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 24,010 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 Rebel fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R659 TJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Rebel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Rebel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R659 TJB is a 1998 Honda Rebel, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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