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S752 BNP

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,994 mi
Last recorded52,994 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 BNP
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 52,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 52,321 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 51,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 50,862 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 50,847 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 50,762 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance Rear brake master cylinder mount corroded and broken (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,277 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 41,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,191 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 33,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2013 26,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,944 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

oil leak on nearside rear of motor

Fail 15 Jun 2011 18,154 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,154 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 17,989 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,132 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,769 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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S752 BNP is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S752 BNP, 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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S752 BNP is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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