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R954 HPU

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

21,225 mi
Last recorded21,225 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 HPU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 21,225 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,315 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 20,315 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 17,003 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Centre stand bushes slightly worn

Exhaust Noisy

Fail 9 Jul 2018 16,956 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Monoshock lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre stand pivot points slightly worn

Exhaust Noisy

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Numerous fairing bolts/screws missing, but fairing not insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 16,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 15,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 14,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,518 miles

advise nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2013 13,515 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

advise nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,610 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 11,546 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 12 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,850 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 64,418 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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R954 HPU is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R954 HPU, 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 R954 HPU registered?

R954 HPU is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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