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S281 KTP

1998 Honda Cbr

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,491 mi
Last recorded65,491 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 KTP
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,860 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 64,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,466 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 44,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 36,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 33,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,308 miles

Front 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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S281 KTP is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S281 KTP, 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 S281 KTP registered?

S281 KTP is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S281 KTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 KTP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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