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S953 RJV

1998 Honda Cbr

Multi-colour Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,377 mi
Last recorded24,377 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 RJV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 24,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 24,368 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 24,366 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2015 23,973 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 23,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,736 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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S953 RJV is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Multi-colour with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S953 RJV, 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 S953 RJV registered?

S953 RJV is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S953 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S953 RJV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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