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S529 UCF

1998 Honda CBR900

Red Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,456 mi
Last recorded34,456 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 UCF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 34,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 33,731 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 33,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 27,268 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 27,260 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 28,950 miles

one of the two headlight bulbs does not work on dip beam

Fail 8 Jan 2020 26,941 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

one of the two headlight bulbs does not work on dip beam

Pass 2 Oct 2018 26,426 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

one dip beam bulb on front does not illuminate when switched on

rear grab rail does not seem to be fitted correctly not fastened at front but secure at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,183 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 22,183 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 21,611 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,539 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 18,986 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 18,986 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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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S529 UCF is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Red with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S529 UCF, 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.

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S529 UCF is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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