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R698 EJA

1998 Honda CBR900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,926 mi
Last recorded10,926 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 EJA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 10,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,816 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 10,816 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 10,582 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 10,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 May 2015 10,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 10,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,347 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,038 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 9,025 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R698 EJA is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R698 EJA, 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.

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What year was R698 EJA registered?

R698 EJA is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R698 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 EJA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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