MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside WE HAVE RETIFYED HIGH BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING
WE HAVE PUMPED UP TYRES - REAR WAS FLAT ! FRONT WAS 17 PSI
gear change rubber missing
high beam light on dash board not working
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
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
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)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
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)
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))
How Reliable is the Honda Rebel?
Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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