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R8 COU

1999 Honda CBR900RR

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,615 mi
Last recorded32,615 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR900RR21,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 COU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900RR
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 32,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 31,488 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 30,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 28,345 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 28,333 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators to close together,need to be 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 27,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,612 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,454 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 19,454 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,033 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,743 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900RR?

Based on 196,040 MOT tests across 17,395 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
17,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,905
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,338
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,337
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,322
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,131
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R8 COU is a 1999 Honda CBR900RR in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR900RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 21,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR900RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R8 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900RR typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Honda CBR900RR is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 COU registered?

R8 COU is a 1999 Honda CBR900RR, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R8 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 COU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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