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R981 NVO

1998 Honda CBR900

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,985 mi
Last recorded38,985 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 NVO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 38,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 38,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,304 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,479 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 37,479 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 36,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 35,096 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,133 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 31,900 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,677 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,072 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,393 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR900?

Based on 8,016 MOT tests across 766 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 133
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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R981 NVO is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Red 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 CBR900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 22,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R981 NVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR900 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R981 NVO?

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What year was R981 NVO registered?

R981 NVO is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R981 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 NVO 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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