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S265 SJA

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,303 mi
Last recorded50,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 SJA
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 50,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,276 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 50,276 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,795 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,478 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 43,478 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,842 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,833 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,184 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,690 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 23,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 21,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,636 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,425 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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S265 SJA is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S265 SJA, 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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S265 SJA is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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