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R942 HWS

1998 Honda Cbr

Orange Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,642 mi
Last recorded45,642 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 HWS
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 45,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 45,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 43,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 41,924 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 41,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,851 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 38,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 27,673 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,372 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 25,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 22,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,955 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,013 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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R942 HWS is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Orange with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R942 HWS, 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 R942 HWS registered?

R942 HWS is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R942 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R942 HWS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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