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R6 AGW

1998 Honda Cbr

Orange Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,654 mi
Last recorded18,654 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 AGW
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 18,654 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 48,740 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,462 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,715 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,736 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,683 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 37,150 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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R6 AGW is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Orange with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R6 AGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R6 AGW registered?

R6 AGW is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R6 AGW safe to buy?

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