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S54 JLM

1998 Honda CBR900

Purple Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,200 mi
Last recorded4,200 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR90022,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 JLM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR900
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 4,200 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 4,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 4,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 3,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 3,974 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 3,919 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 3,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 3,271 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside headlamp not working

Fail 17 Aug 2013 2,262 miles

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 2,262 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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S54 JLM is a 1998 Honda CBR900 in Purple with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S54 JLM, 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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What year was S54 JLM registered?

S54 JLM is a 1998 Honda CBR900, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S54 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S54 JLM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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