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S605 JRB

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,406 mi
Last recorded28,406 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 JRB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 28,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 26,370 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 26,370 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 26,272 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,831 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,344 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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S605 JRB is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S605 JRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S605 JRB registered?

S605 JRB is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S605 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 JRB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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