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S47 CBR

1998 Honda Legend

Gold Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 CBR
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 118,065 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 117,927 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 117,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,329 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

structure under vehicle dry

Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,669 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both rear (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension structure under vehicle dry and slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear suspentions dry.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,163 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

structure under vehicle dry.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 109,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

structure under vehicle dry.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,779 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 106,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,117 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake is slightly binding.

n/s/f tyre is slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are slightly deteriorated.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 97,263 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 97,263 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 83,046 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 83,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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S47 CBR is a 1998 Honda Legend in Gold with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 96,835 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 Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S47 CBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S47 CBR is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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