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R851 FGY

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,645 mi
Last recorded62,645 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 FGY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,645 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 62,645 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly whorped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel hub excessively worn sprocket carrier hub (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 62,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,703 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,684 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 58,285 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 53,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 53,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 47,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 55,102 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 55,102 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,484 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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R851 FGY is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R851 FGY, 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 R851 FGY registered?

R851 FGY is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R851 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 FGY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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