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S647 CGJ

1998 Honda Cbr

Multi-colour Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,857 mi
Last recorded53,857 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 CGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 53,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 53,722 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 52,918 miles

Rear shock has reduced damping effect

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,383 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,235 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,924 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,924 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 48,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2007 48,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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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S647 CGJ is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Multi-colour with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 S647 CGJ, 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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S647 CGJ is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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