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S890 GBF

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,248 mi
Last recorded50,248 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 GBF
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,673 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,673 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,023 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 47,023 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,605 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,605 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,890 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 41,890 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2009 41,033 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,033 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 37,642 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2007 34,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 31,796 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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S890 GBF is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S890 GBF, 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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S890 GBF is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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